Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 23rd Jun 2022
- Sydney > Mount Druitt
The Women’s Activities and Self Help (WASH) House is a community-based information and resource centre for women that envisages a community in which women exercise equal rights, choose their own destiny and have a safe environment for themselves and their children. They work towards this by providing information and referral, advocacy, capacity building and support services.
The organisation has been established in the area for over 35 years as a support and resource centre for women. Over this time, the WASH House has grown and evolved to run a range of programs including Staying Home Leaving Violence, Counselling, Case Work, Group Work and Information Services.
Leave work each day feeling part of making a difference to the local community! Find out more about WASH via www.washhouse.org.au
These roles work within the Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) program. The SHLV program is a casework model supporting women (and their children) escaping domestic violence to remain safely in their homes or leave safely.
You will provide support to women & children escaping domestic violence through intervention, case management and group work services. This role works closely with clients by assessing safety needs, seeking to improve social, health, economic and legal outcomes for families, reduce homelessness and promote accountability for offenders of violence.
There are 4 vacant positions being advertised. Both Part Time and Full Time opportunities available. Salary for these roles is classified at level 5 in the NSW SCHADS Award (Pay Point to be determined based on experience). You will be in Mt Druitt but the work covers the whole of Blacktown LGA therefore will require some travel as necessary.
You will be a passionate woman with sound experience in case management and a proven ability to support women & children in crisis with complex needs. Your experience will also include networking, advocacy and you will have a good understanding of domestic violence.
Please note, this workplace has committed to keeping their staff and vulnerable clients safe so have a mandatory COVID vaccination policy for all employees in place so the person in this role would be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
The WASH House considers being a woman a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s.31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
You can find an Information Pack (including the Full Job Description) below.
For more info please visit www.totalworkforceservices.com.au or call us on (02) 4555 4634.
To apply, please send us your resume and a cover letter (either written or video) that tells us:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
All applicants will be required to provide current clearance of an NSW Working with Children Check and undergo a Police Check.