Case Manager Berri (Full-Time, 1.0 Fte)

Description:

Full time, Fixed term contract until 30 June 2025 | Location: Berri (Riverland Hub)Collaborative and client focused team | Experienced and supportive leadershipSCHCADS Level 3 Crisis Accommodation Employee $49.28p/h + super + PBI salary packaging
A fulfilling role for a committed individual to advance the safety of women and children in the Murray Bridge & Adelaide Hills Area.
The Role
Centacare Domestic Violence Services provide a range of high quality, client focused domestic and family violence services in regional South Australia ensuring that victim-survivors and their children experiencing violence are safe and supported in recovery, and in achieving sustainable housing and life outcomes.
The Case Manager is responsible for the provision of specialised domestic violence case management and crisis support responses.
The following key responsibilities will ensure you contribute to the program meeting its objectives.
Conduct risk assessment and risk review at each point of contactProvide support to develop a safety planProvide DFV education and supportive counselling – providing information, education and support services that (re)build resilience, highlighting the strengths of victim-survivors and acknowledging the protective strategies they utilise. Understand that a victim-survivors safety is determined not by their actions, but by the actions of the perpetratorSupport and advocacy with internal and external providers, including referral to mental health/specialised counselling, family therapy and specialist servicesAssistance to access other appropriate services including health services and family support services
This position is funded on a fixed-term opportunity until 30 June 2025.
See attached position description for full details.
Essential
What you need to bring
Degree in Social Work.Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check Valid Australian Drivers LicenceAbility to travel interstate when requiredAbility to undertake some work out of standard work hours when requiredAbility to participate in on call roster to provide afterhours crisis response, on-call allowances will apply as per the award
Desirable
Extensive demonstrated experience in sectors such as domestic and Aboriginal family violence, mental health, homelessness, case management and/or trauma informed service.
See attached position description for full details.
What's In It For You
SCHCADS Award 2010 Crisis Accommodation Level 3 $49.28 per hour + super Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home payExperienced and supportive leadershipProfessional team of specialist workersSupportive leadership and supervisionAccess to training and professional development opportunitiesAccess to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Who We Are
Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.
To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Family Services - Our Story
How To Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) outlining how you meet the requirements of this role as outlined in the position description.
To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact
Angela Avery, Manager on 08 8215 6381.
Applications close: 5 pm, Friday 21 February.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; applications will be shortlisted as received and the job advertisement may close without notice.
Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
With respect, no agencies please.