Description: 

We are currently seeking a Community Support Officer to support victim-survivors of domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) to access culturally appropriate services/programs that supports their overall health and wellbeing.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Victorian Aboriginal health, local Aboriginal culture, and the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Control health service.
• Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal organisations, communities and individuals in culturally appropriate ways 
• Demonstrated understanding of the diverse health and social needs of Aboriginal people
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including a friendly and professional approach and an ability to deal with a broad range of people at all levels.
• Sound written verbal and communication skills
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills, including an ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks, work to deadlines, manage interruptions and adapt to changing priorities
• Demonstrated capacity to manage sensitive information, maintain confidentiality and remain impartial at all times. 
• Self-motivated and demonstrated ability of working independently with minimal supervision, and as an effective team member, promoting cooperation and commitment to achieve goals.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience using Microsoft applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) combined with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Previous experience in community support role and/or formal qualification relevant to role.

Duties include (please see position description for full details):

• Engage with the community to identify programs, projects, and activities that support community affected by domestic, family and sexual violence
• Assist to develop and deliver education sessions about domestic, family and sexual violence
• Investigate other opportunities for community engagement within the scope of CHADAC
• Provide input into the CHADAC newsletter.
• Provide advocacy for individuals, families and the community around domestic, family and sexual violence
• Facilitate referrals (internal and external) as required.
• Maintain records and statistics on projects, program activities, and educations sessions in Communicare and other written reports.
• Cooperate with management initiatives and participate in achieving the targets outlined by CHADAC
• Work in accordance with the EEO, OH&S, Code of Conduct and safe working practices, policies, and procedures of CHADAC.
• Participate in staff, planning and accreditation meetings.
• Participates in the performance appraisal and supervision process.
• Maintain professional skills and knowledge via appropriate staff development activities.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills in recording and reporting information to the multidisciplinary team.
• Work as part of a team and actively participates in staff meetings.
• Participate in quality improvement and accreditation activities.
• Undertake work in accordance with the CHADAC Code of Conduct and the CHADAC Policies and Procedures.
• Other duties as directed. 

Please click Apply Now and submit your completed applications by the closing date.

For further information or for any queries please contact Belinda Day, CEO on 03 5869 3343. 

A position description is attached.