Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 6th Aug 2024
Due to a newly created program, our client SAGE Community Services are seeking a skilled, compassionate and motivated Multicultural Domestic and Family Violence Intake Worker/Case Worker to join their small supportive team.
In this role you will be the first point of contact for women requiring support. You will assess the needs of individuals requiring support and identify and ensure they are directed to appropriate programs or agencies.
SAGE is a community-based family support service for families in the Parramatta and Cumberland local government areas. The Department of Community Services has funded the organisation since 1978.
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 like you have made 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.
Being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s.31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
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 https://tinyurl.com/2cuyvhts 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.