Family Violence Programs Case Worker

Crossway LifeCare is seeking to employ a Case Worker to support people affected by family violence through our Family Violence Programs (FVP). The Case Worker will work alongside a small team primarily offering post-crisis support to women and children who have experienced family violence. The key responsibilities include processing referrals, completing intake assessments and providing case management support.....

Crossway LifeCare is well established as part of the Crossway community at Crossway’s original Burwood East campus in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Our range of four integrated services provide wrap-around support: Counselling, Family Violence Programs, COACH Mentoring and Community Connections.

Crossway LifeCare's vision is to see people in tough places flourish. As a local community services organisation centred on Christian foundations, we are motivated to champion God’s priority for the wellbeing of poor and vulnerable people in society.

About the Role:

This role provides support to people affected by family violence through Crossway LifeCare's Family Violence Programs (FVP). The Case Worker will work alongside a small team primarily offering post-crisis support to women and children who have experienced family violence. The key responsibilities include processing referrals, completing intake assessments and providing case management support. This is a 3.5 day per week position (FTE 0.7). Location is primarily in Box Hill and occasionally Burwood East.

Key Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Provide client support and case management

• Process referrals and enquiries for Family Violence Programs and complete intake assessments

• Contribute to the safety culture, complying with policies and procedures and supporting the team

Qualifications, Skills and Experience needed:

• Social Work qualification

• Experience providing risk assessments (MARAM), and safety planning for victim-survivors of Family Violence, and knowledge of the FV Information Sharing Scheme

• Knowledge of services in the Eastern Region that provide various supports for victim-survivors of family violence, and ability to provide appropriate referrals.

• Able to pass a National Criminal Check

• Have or are eligible for a Working with Children's Check

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.