• Permanent Part Time - 4 days per week
• City of Kingston location
• SCHCDS Level 5 Award plus superannuation and salary packaging
• Dedicated, professional team committed to supporting women and children impacted by Family Violence
• Flexible, caring workplace that supports their employees to maintain a healthy work/life balance.

WHO WE ARE

Emerge Women and Children’s Support Network (Emerge) is a specialist family violence service located in the City of Kingston. We run a 24/7 secure refuge, provide crisis accommodation, temporary housing and outreach services to women who remain in their homes. We also offer a variety of programs for women and children along with therapeutic services to our clients, their children and the wider community.

Emerge is a child safe organisation. We value, respect and listen to children and young people. We are committed to the safety of all children and young people. We support children to meet their potential and thrive. We do not tolerate neglect, mistreatment or abuse of any kind.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Children's Case Worker to join us at our 24-hour core and cluster family violence refuge in the South East of Melbourne.

Essential requirements:

• Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent discipline in accordance to the Royal Commission into Family Violence Recommendation 209, mandatory minimum qualifications policy, or a commitment to work towards meeting this standard within the required timeline.

• A minimum of three years’ experience working in a similar role with children who have been exposed to family violence
• Strong understanding of the dynamics and impact of family violence, child development, trauma and attachment theory
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent case management skills to include advocacy, assessment, development and implementation of tailored case plans.
• Ability to work Thursdays

All offers of employment are subject to our safety screening processes and the applicant’s right to work in Australia.

WHAT THE ROLE IS

This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist family violence service provider and work with children who have experienced family violence, working in a small team of case workers to support women and children in their recovery.

Reporting to the Refuge Team Leader, key responsibilities of the role would include:

• Provide referral and support to children who are experiencing/escaping domestic violence
• Provide each child with a case plan according to Emerge’s defined format and guidelines
• Working with mothers/caregivers to support them with their parenting and to strengthen attachment
• Working collaboratively within a small team and providing support to the Family Violence Case Workers.

WHAT WE OFFER

Emerge employees have access to generous employee benefits including salary packaging, flexible work arrangements, EAP services, and training and professional development opportunities.

How to Apply

Please submit your confidential application including a CV and cover letter addressing the Position Requirements to us directly by following the instructions when you click Apply Now. Please note: applicants who do not meet the Position Requirements will not be considered. No applications via job portals or recruitment agencies.

To view the full Position Description please see below or for more information click Apply Now to visit our Join the Team page on our website.

For further information regarding the position please contact Jessica on (03) 4410 7010.

Emerge values diversity and welcomes applicants who meet the Position Requirements, irrespective of race and ethnicity, colour, age, disability, religion and sexual orientation. As a specialist Family Violence agency, we hold an exemption to the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 and female applicants need only apply.

All offers of employment are subject to the Emerge Safety Screening process, including a Working with Children Check and Police Records Check. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with Emerge.