• Leading community services organisation
• Salary packaging and competitive sector remuneration
• Part Time (0.8 FTE), Maximum Term (until December 2023)
• Based at Dandenong

About the opportunity

We have an opportunity for an experienced Case Manager to join our Family Violence Services Team. The Family Violence Case Management Program is an 8-week intervention model based on risk and need. Delivering child centred and family focused services, the program aims to address the impact and wellbeing for women and children who are experiencing family violence. 

As a Case Manager you will support children and families with:

• Initial risk assessments using the MARAM Framework
• Ongoing risk and needs assessments using the Best Interests Framework
• Developing Family Action Plans and Safety Plans
• Intensive short term case management
• Advocacy and referral to relevant service pathways

View the full position description here: Family Violence Case Manager, CYF South PD Jun 2023.pdf

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification as per the mandatory minimum qualification requirements for specialist family violence practitioners.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated case management experience within the child, youth and family welfare sector
• A family-centred and strengths-based approach
• An understanding of the dynamics of family violence and its impact on women and children
• Demonstrated understanding of a range of theoretical approaches relevant to working with children, young people and families, including the MARAM and Best Interests Frameworks
• Strong organisational and time management skills

How to apply

If this sounds like you, find out more about this role or apply today. Please upload the following as part of your application:

• Cover letter (outlining your suitability according to the person specification in the position description)
• Current resume

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.

Get in touch

Maria Gullaci – Team Leader, Family Violence Services

T: (03) 8792 8951

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Visit us: unitingvictas.org.au 

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.