September 3, 2024

The Salvation Army

Darwin

FULL TIME

Family Violence Case Manager

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About the role

The Salvation Army Family Violence Services NT provides a range of programs supporting adults and children experiencing domestic and family violence, including crisis accommodation, outreach, and counselling.

We are seeking a Permanent Full-time Family Violence Case Manager/ Practitioner to join us in the case management team to support families staying at a newly built refuge for families escaping family violence staying at a newly build refuge. The FV refuge provides up to 3 months of secure accommodation and intensive case management support for victim survivors of family violence. The referrals can be directly from the Police, THFC other FDV and community services and individuals can self-refer.

The Family Violence Case Manager/Practitioner is responsible for providing case management support to adult and child victim survivors of family violence involving ongoing risk assessment, safety planning and case planning, providing psycho-education, information and advice, and completing referrals to other services to provide holistic wrap-around supports and continuation of support for victim-survivors.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Level 5 Award.

Key responsibilities

Effective relationships are established with clients that encourage self-determination and participation and uphold the principles of the National Family Violence Model of Care
Specialist FV Case management and crisis support is provided to clients in accordance with TSA case management models and standards of practice
Ongoing assessment is made of the victim survivor’s issues, needs and circumstances from initial intake to exit
Conduct ongoing family and domestic violence risk assessment and safety planning with clients using agreed tools
Individual case plans are developed in collaboration with victim survivors and include a range of interventions that address the needs or goals of clients
Case plans are implemented and actively led by the victim survivor
Victim survivors are assisted to access holistic support services

The ideal candidate will bring

A tertiary qualification in Social Work is essential
Experience working in the family violence sector is desirable
Experience in specialist family violence and/ or child wellbeing work is highly desirable
Demonstrated case management experience and skills
Highly developed time management and work prioritisation skills with an ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision required
Advance computer skills including experience in data and record management
Ability and willingness to be on call
Relevant child protection requirements are obtained for example Ochre Card

Why work for us
In return we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as:

NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
Flexible working conditions
Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity
Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
Opportunity for career development;
An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration