Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 9th Apr 2021
Do you want to make a difference?
The Katherine Women’s Crisis Centre (KWCC) is passionate and focused, working to support and maximise the safety of women and their children experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence in the greater Katherine region. KWCC team consistently work together, to create an environment conducive to healing.
KWCC is a non-profit organisation which operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week, providing supported crisis accommodation to women & their children escaping domestic/family violence.
KWCC provides case management to the family in a way which enriches women’s lives by supporting their individual choices, and prides itself on providing a safe, confidential environment for support, advocacy and assistance at a time when women need it the most.
KWCC offer professional development opportunities, award wages, four weeks annual Leave, 10 days sick leave and salary packaging.
As a Crisis Accommodation Support Worker, you will be required to provide culturally appropriate case management support from a client-centred, strengths-based, trauma-informed approach.
The role requires you to be resilient, practice non-judgement, have empathy, be able to screen and assess risk, have strong advocacy skills and walk alongside the women.
Due to the inherent nature of the Crisis Accommodation Support Worker duties it is necessary that the position be filled by a female.
Please note: The Crisis Accommodation Centre run on a 24 hour/7 day roster model so successful candidates will need to be available to work shifts across weekdays, weekends and Public Holidays.
If you are seeking a challenging, rewarding position where you can make a significant positive impact in the lives of men, women and families and believe you have the skills to work together in a team with purpose, please contact Jo Gamble to obtain a full position description.
Email: [email protected] using the subject line: Crisis Accommodation Support Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs or phone Deepika on (08) 8972 1332 for more information.
KWCC is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. KWCC is a child safe organisation.