Family Violence Case Manager

Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Inc. (AWAHS)

Family Violence Case Manager

·  Full Time contract to June 2025

·  Salary range $80,620 to $91,686 a year based on experience

·  Excellent salary packaging take home pay advantages

We are a proud Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, dedicated to providing exceptional primary health care services to the Aboriginal communities in Albury, Wodonga, and surrounding areas.

We stand committed, alongside the Aboriginal community in the pursuit of a healthier future by supporting and nurturing efforts to foster significant generational health changes.

About the role

Based in Wodonga, the Family Violence Case Manager position requires someone who can play a pivotal part in enhancing our service capacity to provide early intervention, response, and recovery support for victims of Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence (DFSV).  This includes addressing the needs of DFSV victim-survivors and focussing on boosting AWAHS staff expertise to manage complex and specialized responses to DFSV cases.

A key aspect of the role will be providing resources to service providers to improve trauma-informed care for DFV victim-survivors, whilst also expanding the number of specialist DFV workers in remote, regional, and rural areas.

This is a contract position until June 2025, that is expected to continue conditional upon further funding.

About you

·  You have proven case management expertise in consulting, assessing, supporting, referring, and following up with clients impacted by Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV), with a focus on addressing related health factors such as grief, trauma, mental health issues, and substance use

·  You are experienced in team care planning and delivering outreach support

·  You work collaboratively with clients on recovery-focused interventions and goal setting

·  You advocate and promote holistic care and can facilitate access to both mainstream and specialist services

·  You have strong skills in collaborating with other service providers, liaising with clinical and community groups to enhance service coordination, and contributing effectively to team efforts

·  Proven community engagement and experience in facilitating community screening activities and performing detailed client examinations and risk assessments to ensure comprehensive support and effective service delivery

Eligibility Criteria and Requirements

• Certificate 3 (or higher) Qualification relevant to the role.
• Extensive Relevant Experience supporting Aboriginal people and their families impacted by domestic, family, and sexual violence.
• Understanding of Health and Social Issues relevant to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities.
• High-Level Communication Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Advanced Computer Literacy in using various software applications.
• Current Driver’s Licence

If you share our vision for a community free from family violence and sexual assault and are motivated to make a difference, we would like to hear from you.  We pride ourselves on being a great place to work. You care for our clients, and we care for you, including by investing in your development and wellbeing. You will have access to leading specialists and training and development that supports you in your role and in your longer-term career journey.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants will be highly regarded.

How to Apply:  Click the Apply button on the top of the screen

Please feel free to call Chiquita Walsh on 0414 713 430 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close:  Tuesday 7 January 2025

AWAHS is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.