Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 6th Aug 2024
Due to a newly created program, our client SAGE Community Services is seeking skilled and experienced Domestic and Family Violence Caseworkers who will work to ensure high quality, timely, trauma informed services are provided the Western Sydney Northwest and Southwest Metropolitan districts.
The role includes proactively contacting men who have recently experienced domestic or family violence to assess DFV risk, create safety plans, offer information and referrals provide case management services as identified (including face to face support where appropriate).
The Safer Pathway Local Support Services is a NSW Government funded program that supports male victim/survivors of domestic and family violence (aged over 16) through tailored, coordinated services based on their needs and level of threat to their safety.
SAGE is a community-based family support service for families in the Parramatta and Cumberland local government areas. The organisation has been delivering funded services since 1978, with the Department of Communities and Justice providing core funding for current programs.
SAGE provides an efficient, preventative service to families who seek support to improve their well-being. They address issues such as child development and behaviour, parenting strategies, strengthening parent / child relationships, social isolation and family violence. The centre provides a variety of services for families, including information, referral, community development, counselling, support services, home visits and group work.
Leave work each day feeling part of making a difference to the local community! Find out more about SAGE via www.sagecommunity.org.au.
The role requires demonstrated skills in providing counselling to clients with complex needs. A trauma sensitive practice will inform your approach. You will have a passion for supporting victims/survivors of DFV and have strong problem solving and interpersonal skills.
SAGE strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (including booster) due to the nature of the work including working with vulnerable members of the community. Employees are required to comply with SAGE COVID19 Safety Plan, Policies and Procedures. Please note, the successful applicant may be required to provide their proof of vaccine certificate which will be securely stored in their personnel file.
Recruitment of this role is being managed by an external recruitment agency – Aster HR.
There is an Information Package available if you want more information (including the Job Description). You can find that here or call us on (02) 4555 4634 for a confidential discussion.
When you’re ready to apply please don’t just send us your resume – let us know a little more about you by including a cover letter (either written or video) that tells us:
All applicants will be required to provide current clearance of an NSW Working with Children Check and undergo a Police Check.
Applications for this role will take you to the employer’s site.