Safe Futures - Womens Advocate/Case Manager

Safe Futures - Womens Advocate/Case Manager
  • Full-time position, 75 hours p/fortnight
  • 12 month contract (with the possibility of extending)
  • Attractive salary packaging
  • Supportive and friendly organisational culture
  • Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award Level 4

Safe Futures Foundation (SFF) is a not for profit Specialist Family Violence Organisation that provides frontline services to women and children to help them escape control, abuse and violence and rebuild their lives.  We have been responding to family violence and changing people’s stories for over 40 years.  Safe Futures is proud of its achievements and has grown to be the largest provider of crisis accommodation in Victoria - which includes 19 crisis properties and nomination rights to 39 Transitional Houses. We employ intensive case managers and women’s and children’s advocates across 2 main sites in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs.  We are funded by the Department of Health and Human Services and the generous support of donors.

The Foundation supports women and children through three key programs:

  • Safe in the Community
  • Community Connect &
  • Safe Children, Bright Futures

Our clients come to us through a range of avenues including referrals by Safe Steps, Victoria Police, Centrelink and self referrals

To be successful in this position you will need to;

  • Have tertiary qualifications in Social/Community Services.
  • Have a working knowledge of the Victorian Family Violence Risk Assessment and Risk Management Framework.
  • Have a sensitivity and commitment to working with women from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
  • Have primary responsibility for the management and delivery of services to women and children with complex needs.
  • Conduct risk and needs assessments for women referred to the program.
  • Have experience, knowledge and competency in case management practices and be able to provide case management support to women and children.
  • Have exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Be resilient and have good time management skills
  • Have had experience working in the Family Violence environment (desirable)

All applicants must have a valid Working with Children’s check, current Drivers Licence and appointment to this position is subject to passing a National Police check.

For consideration, the applicant must address the key selection criteria contained within the position description, available by emailing kateh@safefutures.org.au or phoning (03) 9877 0311.

Applications close 22nd  December 2017