• Chifley Drive, Preston
• Full time
• Join a growing community health organisation

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services. A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community. We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

Your new role

As a Victim Support Worker you will be responsible for:

• Provision of practical support and VAP case management services for victims of violent crime including: support, assessment, case plan development, advocacy, education, referral, including the use of appropriate referrals (internal & external) and follow-up assessments & actions.
• Provision of a range of mental health and wellbeing supports on a continuum that include psychological first aid, safety planning or risk assessment through to assisted referral to formal therapeutic interventions.
• Undertake initial needs assessment including urgency of need, risk, appropriate referrals (internal & external) and follow-up assessments & actions.
• Liaise with internal and external services to maintain relevant links and networks to strengthen services to victims of crime.
• Provision of centre based, outreach and co-located services as appropriate.

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful with Merri you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:

• Tertiary Qualification in Social Work or other related discipline determined by Merri Health
• Demonstrated experience and skills in information provision, intake, risk assessment and referral
• Demonstrated casework and/or case management experience
• Sound knowledge base and demonstrated experience in working with trauma and recovery
• An understanding of issues for people affected by crime

What we offer

• Flexible workplace
• Professional development opportunities
• Positive culture

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work. As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.

You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.