• Full time (part time if required)
• Level 4 SCHCADS neg dep on exp and quals
• Empower women and children to live a life free of domestic violence
• Join our caring, collaborative and supportive team

Mary’s House Services Limited is a not-for-profit providing domestic violence services to women and their children through Mary's House refuge, and the Daisy Centre an outreach support service.

We provide women with professional case management addressing housing options, health, education and training, legal issues, including family law, protection orders and immigration, financial issues, referral to appropriate counselling services and other services.

We are seeking an experienced domestic violence caseworker to provide case management support to women and children accessing Mary’s House Services, including refuge, post-refuge outreach support, and outreach support via The Daisy Centre.

Case management is strengths-based, person-centred and trauma-informed. A feminist approach and perspective applied to understanding domestic violence and the ability to assess from a biopsychosocial model/framework are essential.

Caseworkers are required to be part of an after-hours on-call roster which is paid in addition to normal hours.

This position requires initiative and the ability to manage and complete a range of tasks with minimal day-to-day supervision. Casework supervision will be provided by a senior social worker and clinical practice supervision is provided monthly by an external clinical supervisor.

Full-time role available. Applications for candidates seeking part time roles will also be considered. Remuneration is at Level 4 of the SCHCADS Industry Award plus superannuation, negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.

Key duties

• In-depth intake assessment of referrals of clients and their children for legal, psychological, health, housing, income maintenance and debt, immigration and safety issues
• Induction and settling in of clients into the refuge or temporary accommodation as necessary
• Ongoing intensive casework and strengths-based case management of refuge residents and other outreach clients, working towards independent living, free of violence and abuse
• Case planning and ongoing review of case plans
• Referral to and advocacy with appropriate agencies and services for legal, counselling, health, financial, housing, immigration and other needs
• Developing strong referral networks, including services in the local area and in other locations
• Responding to ad hoc requests for information, advice, referral and other assistance

Selection Criteria

The position requires initiative and the ability to manage and complete a range of tasks with minimal day-to-day supervision. Your application needs to address your suitability against the following selection criteria:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work with eligibility for membership with the AASW or other relevant tertiary qualifications
• Demonstrated experience working in the field of domestic violence (minimum 12 months)
• An understanding and knowledge of domestic violence, its dynamics and effects
• A sound understanding of system and service responses to domestic violence, including legal processes
• Strong case management skills, with a high standard of communication (including effective case note writing, networking, and referral skills)
• Trauma informed, strengths based and client centred practice
• Ability to assess from a biopsychosocial model/framework
• A commitment to a high level of professionalism, including organisation skills, professional integrity and accountability and working in a collaborative manner with all people
• Current driver’s licence
• National criminal record/ Police Check
• Current Working with Children Check
• Mary’s House Services employs women only; its Exemption Number is A140/2012.

For further information, contact [email protected], using the subject line: Domestic Violence Caseworker enquiry via EthicalJobs with your contact details and we will reply as soon as possible.