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Family Violence Case Worker - Karratha

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The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship.

The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

The Salvation Army Australia's Family Violence Stream provides a wide range of services around the country to support women and women with children impacted by family and domestic violence. We offer refuge, children's and parenting services, counselling, support, men's programs, accommodation and advice to women and children who are experiencing, or who have experienced, family violence.
We are seeking a enthusiastic and passionate, Case Worker or Outreach Worker that is driven to make positive change in people's lives.

The ideal candidate will be someone who works in an empowering and proactive case management style.

You will work mainly weekdays, however there is a requirement for some weekends, afternoon shifts and public holidays.

This is a full time position based Karratha.

You will successfully

  • Complete and provide a phone assessment, intake, induction and orientation for new clients
  • Complete intake paperwork and obtain informed consent.
  • Build rapport and establish effective relationships that support service delivery and help clients to feel welcome and safe.
  • Support case planning by discussing, promoting and assisting with case planning tasks that have been determined by the Family Case Worker and the client
  • Assist clients with immediate safety needs that may include mindfulness, de-escalation, hospital assistance, family support, relocation, police assistance, etc.
  • Take the opportunity to provide family education, family violence education and parenting support

The Salvation Army is subject to public health orders. You may be required to provide evidence of vaccine status dependent on requirements.

You will have

  • Relevant tertiary degree with relevant experience or associate diploma with relevant experience; or lesser formal qualifications with substantial years of relevant experience
  • Minimum 1-year experience in case management, experience in the family violence sector is advantageous
  • Certificate IV Community Services or related field
  • Knowledge with client advocacy and working in partnership with others
  • A valid Employee Working with Children Check
  • A current First Aid Certificate with CPR
  • A WA drivers licence
  • A willingness to undergo a National Police Check

What we offer

  • As a registered not for profit organisation you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
  • Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
  • An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members

TSA Social Mission embraces diversity and encourages applications from:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,
  • People who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Intersex
  • People with a culturally or linguistically diverse background

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.

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