Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 23rd Jul 2021
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.
This position is within our Specialist Family Violence Program which delivers Intake, Screening, Triage, Assessment and Case Management.
This program supports and advocates for Victim Survivors of Family Violence to manage their risk and safety whilst enabling them to build skills to achieve their goals, live their life independently and free from violence.
The Specialist Family Violence Practitioner provides outreach case managed support to women who are experiencing or recovering from Family Violence.
Duties include:
We are looking for a motivated individual who can work collaboratively as part of a team to deliver quality outcomes to clients.
Successful candidates will bring the following:
A Current Victorian Driver’s Licence, valid ‘Employment’ category - Working With Children Check Card is required. The incumbent will be required to undertake a National police check.
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 our video below.
Please ensure you include a covering letter, outlining your experience in relation to the key selection criteria outlined in the Position Description. Enquiries about the position can be directed to Elma Bericovic, Coordinator, Family Violence Services on 9791 6111.
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.