ABOUT THe ORGANISATION

Biyani House – Revesby Women’s Shelter provides a safe place for women and families experiencing domestic violence and homelessness. We support women and children to rebuild their lives. Our services include crisis accommodation and outreach support. We are one of eleven shelters that operate under the banner of Women’s Community Shelters.

At Biyani House, we strive to create a respectful, supportive, and empowering environment for our clients, their children, and our staff. Our work is guided by our core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, and Empowerment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Case Workers to work with women and children in a crisis accommodation setting at our newly redeveloped shelter. Flexibility for mornings, evenings and on-call shifts are essential.

An understanding of the homelessness sector, awareness around current issues and practice in domestic violence and good knowledge of housing pathways are key skills for this role.

As a Case Worker key responsibilities include:

• Provide trauma-informed support to women and children experiencing crisis
• Apply client-centric case management tailored to individual needs
• Assist clients in navigating housing pathways and accessing domestic violence support
• Contribute to the shelter’s daily operations
• Develop individual case plans promoting family wellbeing and positive change
• Maintain accurate case documentation in CIMS and have strong Microsoft skills
• Support families in managing challenging behaviours and emotional regulation
• Provide outreach support to women transitioning from the shelter and in the community including the ability to travel to meet with Outreach clients in the Canterbury-Bankstown LGA.

ABOUT YOU

Essential Criteria

• Minimum Cert IV in Community Services
• 2+ years’ casework experience in the community services sector (preferably in domestic violence or women’s support)
• Strong ability to develop tailored solutions for diverse client needs
• Comprehensive knowledge of the homelessness sector, housing pathways, and Centrelink system
• Proficiency in CIMS or other case management systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Current First Aid Certificate, NSW Driver’s License, Working With Children Check clearance and National Police Check
• The right to live and work in Australia
• COVID-19 vaccination

What's on offer

• Purpose with a mission to help shape and lead a positive impact contributing to homeless women and children
• Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (SCHADS) positions will start at a Crisis Accommodation Level 2 (pay point depending on experience) plus superannuation and salary packaging available
• Supportive, flexible workplace with learning opportunities and a focus on employee wellbeing
• External team clinical supervision and access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program

how to apply

Please apply via the Apply Now link below with your resume and cover letter addressing all essential criteria. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

We seek a team that is as diverse as our society that will reflect the communities that we work in. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD women to apply. We consider being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) and section 30 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth).