• Middle Swan
• Permanent - Part-time
• $43.08 - $46.35 + super + salary packaging
• Please read full advert details below prior to submitting your application to make sure this is the right role for you (including hours availability and travel locations)

The need-to-know

Kira House offers accommodation for young women leaving family and domestic violence. Operating 24/7, it is available for women aged 14-18, with or without children. As our newest Support Worker - FDV, you will support young women to achieve their goals and prepare for their future.

A typical day may look like…

• Providing trauma informed, person-centred support and advocacy to young women and their children who are escaping family and domestic violence whilst establishing rapport.
• Conducting telephone assessments with those seeking refuge and supporting the intake of new clients.
• Empowering young people to develop a holistic support plan and achieve planned goals and outcomes.
• Providing life skills such as education, support, and assistance, including parenting and assisting to establish and/or re-establish social and family networks.
• Program development including identifying and monitoring the current requirements and needs, maintaining links with community-based organisations and consulting with stakeholders to help design, manage, monitor, and evaluate services.
• Program administration including maintaining accurate records and documentation including client case notes and support plans.

This role is permanent part time, working in the Middle Swan area. Shifts will be set on a permanent roster & you will be required to work a variety of days across Monday to Sunday, and various shifts including 8.00am – 3.00pm, 12.00pm – 7.00pm & 5.00pm – 8.00 am (passive sleep from 11.00pm – 7.00am). Please only apply if you are available to work all of these shift times.

The need-to-have

Here at Rise, we nurture potential, but we do need you to have a few tricks up your sleeve including the following:

• Cert III in Youth Services/Community Services/Similar discipline relating to FDV or significant related experience with deep understanding of the impacts of FDV and co-existing factors; mental health, physical health, homelessness, substance/alcohol misuse, isolation, and offending.
• Experience working with young people at risk in particular Aboriginal women, those of a culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) background, and/or from the LGBTIQA+ community.
• Understanding of the National and State Standards for Stopping Family and Domestic Violence and ability to understand/work within government funding systems.
• Ability to develop networks in both Community and Government agencies and to advocate on behalf of young women and their children to access support from these agencies.
• Accredited suicide assist certificate and medication competency (desirable).

Sounds good so far, right? Wondering what else you get for working at Rise?

Rise has been working with communities for more than 35 years. We support over 5000 people from all walks of life. These include young people at risk, those experiencing mental health issues, people with disability and older people. We offer our RISING stars….

• A welcoming culture where your achievements are celebrated, and support is plentiful.
• Up to $15,900 per annum salary packaging options to bump-up your take home pay.
• HBF corporate discount on health insurance, access to an employee assistance program, and journey cover insurance.
• Flexible working hours available to suit your needs and commitments.
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.
• Diversity – real diversity. Not just words on a page. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and lifestyles including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or part of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Formalities (The serious stuff!)

Appointments to this position will be subject to a NDIS Worker Screening Check / NDIS Worker Screening Orientation / Working with Children Check / requires a driving licence and reliable vehicle to use for work purposes. Due to the specific needs of the position, female is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement under section 30 (2) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984.

Costs for new checks will be covered and/or reimbursed by Rise.

A cover letter is required within your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Within your letter, please address the following:

• One example of experience working with young people at risk (Aboriginal women, those of a culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) background, and/or from the LGBTIQA+ community).
• One example of advocating on behalf of a young woman and/or their children to access support.

Have more questions? Contact Sarah Butler on 0458 524 235 (during business hours) who will be happy to assist you. Alternatively, you can email [email protected], using the subject line: Support Worker - Family Domestic Violence enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note: Shortlisting, interviewing, and appointing may begin immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. We suggest you don’t delay applying to avoid disappointment.

We wish you GOOD LUCK.