Wayss is the largest provider of housing and family violence services in the South East Melbourne area.

We exist so that people have access to safe, sustainable and affordable housing and our vision is to be the major provider of social housing services and leading-edge client support programs in the Southern Melbourne Metropolitan region.

RAMP sits within the Wayss Family Violence and High Risk Response program. The Risk Assessment and Management Panel (RAMP) involves members from key agencies and organisations that contribute to the safety of women and children experiencing serious and imminent threat from family violence.

About the role

The Specialist Family Violence Intensive Case Management Practitioner (SFVICM Practitioner) will work with clients assessed as at high risk of serious family violence and will work closely with the RAMP Coordinator to support the client and any accompanying children. The SFVICM Practitioner will work intensively with high risk clients to mitigate risk and provide immediate support as well as medium to long term support with recovery. The position works collaboratively with the Victoria Police Family Violence Investigation Unit, Child Protection, Community Corrections and other specialist agencies.

This position is based at the Multi Disciplinary Centre (MDC), co-located with Victoria Police Family Violence Investigation Unit and other supporting agencies.

Duties include:

• Assessing the client's immediate situation, safety risk and support needs using the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework (MARAM) risk assessment tool.
• Engaging in safety planning with clients.
• Working closely with the RAMP Coordinator to facilitate the implementation of immediate services and supports.
• Presenting cases to RAMP meetings and providing advocacy on behalf of the client.
• Assisting with access to various community services to support needs identified in client case plans.
• Liaising with internal programs and external agencies such as DFFH, Family Services, AOD services and Mental Health Services to support needs.
• Providing advocacy and support.

About you

Successful candidates will bring the following

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Social or Behavioural Science, Psychology or other relevant discipline at degree level or above.
• Experience in providing support to people experiencing family violence.
• Demonstrated experience and capability in:
  
  • Family Violence Risk assessment.
  • Safety planning.
  • Client needs assessment.
  • Advocacy and support.
  • Client Referrals.
  • Working within a multi-agency environment.
  • Working autonomously under limited direction.
• Demonstrated innovation in improving service delivery and practice.
• A proven aptitude to relate positively and confidently with people from all walks of life, in a variety of settings.
• Demonstrated computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• A current Driver’s Licence

Working for Wayss

Our people are our greatest asset. Without them, we would be unable to make a meaningful impact in the lives of people facing homelessness and family violence. This is our motivation in offering a range of benefits to ensure we hire and retain great people.

To hear what our people have to say about working at Wayss watch the video below.

Benefits we offer

• Salary $82,774 to $86,529 per annum
• Plus superannuation
• Plus generous tax benefits through salary packaging
• Plus Mobile phone for business and personal use
• Five weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading and generous personal leave entitlements
• Inclusive workplace with complimentary health and well-being programs

Applications

Enquiries can be made to Trudy Kirk on 9791 6111.

Please ensure you include a covering letter, outlining your experience in relation to the key selection criteria outlined in the Position Description.

The Position Description can be obtained by visiting https://www.wayss.org.au/careers-at-wayss/ 

Wayss is proud to be an inclusive and child safe organisation. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and possess a valid Working with Children Check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to being an organisation that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all ages and (LGBTIQ) people.