WSMRC is seeking a dedicated, skilled and experienced Caseworker who can provide specialised support to clients from CALD backgrounds with complex needs, particularly women at-risk and/or victim-survivors of domestic and family violence.

In this role you will:

• Deliver casework services to CALD clients experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV) as part of an integrated and person-centred approach that prioritises the needs of survivors and their children
• Provide casework and information/referral support to WSMRC clients as needed and as directed by the Leadership Team
• Develop and deliver early intervention programs to increase community understanding of DFV and gender equality.
• Establish and maintain effective referral pathways to specialised DFV, emergency housing and legal services.
• Attend external interagency meetings, forums, committees, conferences, consultations, and community events.

Essential Criteria:

• Tertiary qualification and/ or equivalent experience in social work, community development or related field
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in domestic and family violence (DFV) service delivery
• Strong ability to engage with women and families with complex needs and experience working with vulnerable clients individually and in group settings
• Extensive experience in supporting woman and children through casework, including risk assessments, safety planning, mandatory reporting and referral pathways
• Experience planning and delivering workshops on primary prevention and training to improve women’s knowledge and skills, as well as their social and economic engagement
• An understanding of both the settlement and DFV sectors, including knowledge of CALD specific support services and referral pathways within South West Sydney
• High standard of interpersonal skills including effective communication and written presentation and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft 365 and client database systems
• Current Working with Children’s Check and Police Clearance
• Due to the nature of this service, to identify as a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s.31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)

Desirable Criteria:

• Women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply
• Fluency in a relevant community language