Mobile Outreach Worker (Western Australia)

Mobile Outreach Worker (Western Australia)

17 Sep
|
Starick Services
|
Western Australia

17 Sep

Starick Services

Western Australia

About Starick
Starick is a not-for-profit organisation operating primarily in the Perth Metropolitan South-East Corridor.
Starick supports women, children and young people experiencing and escaping family and domestic violence across the continuum of prevention, early intervention, crisis and healing.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and skilled
Mobile Outreach Worker
to join our team in a Part time capacity on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
The Mobile Outreach Service provides support to women and children in the Eastern Metropolitan Corridor who are experiencing or have recently left a violent or coercive relationship.
It also supports women and children who have recently exited refuges and are re-establishing themselves in the community.
The service is available to women with or without children.
You will work closely with refuges and other FDV services in these areas to support women and children who have recently exited refuges and are living in the community or Starick's transitional housing program, including women who are living with perpetrators who use violence and/or coercive control.
This is a
Part-time opportunity (22.5 hours per week over 3 days) until September ****.
Key responsibilities include:
Working with local FDV Response Teams in the Eastern Metropolitan Corridor.
Working as part of a broader service system that includes police, courts, child protection and non-government organisations to deliver a timely, coordinated, client centred and culturally appropriate response to women and children affected by FDV.
Working with women's refuges in the eastern metropolitan corridor to promote seamless access, referral pathways and coordinated support services for women and children experiencing or at risk of FDV.
Providing client focused case management to enhance safety and prevent homelessness.
Supporting women exiting refuges to support them to sustain safe and secure accommodation.




Working with the community to provide an early intervention and prevention response to women, with or without children, experiencing or at risk of FDV to be safe and supported.
About you
You are a passionate and skilled professional who is committed to delivering high-quality, client-centred services to women and children experiencing family and domestic violence.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
A minimum of two years' experience working within a family and domestic violence service.
Relevant qualifications such as
Certificate III or IV, Diploma
, or
undergraduate or postgraduate
qualification in a related field.
Experience in client assessment, case planning, and risk assessment.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build respectful, trusting relationships with clients and stakeholders.
A genuine commitment to supporting and empowering women and children.
Requirements
National Police Clearance
Working with Children Check
Current WA Driver's Licence
Evidence of 'Right to Work' in Australia
Essential
Relevant qualifications and Experience, including Certificate III or IV, Diploma, Undergraduate or Graduate qualifications in a relevant area including community or human services, social work, FDV, Mental Health; and a minimum of two years' experience in an
FDV service.
Knowledge of the FDV sector and related support services and systems.
Client Assessment and Case Planning, including risk assessment and safety planning and the development of client centred support plans.
Liaison and Advocacy,



including high level interpersonal and verbal communication skills to liaise, negotiate and advocate with colleagues, other service providers and government agencies; and excellent written communication skills to prepare reports, correspondence and collect statistical data.
Knowledge of the FDV sector and related support services and systems.
Desirable
Experience in providing proactive outreach services
Familiar with/trained in the Safe and Together Framework for FDV
Experienced in developing and running programs, group work and other strategies to support women and children
Experience in public speaking and presentations to raise awareness of FDV
Understanding of child development and the impacts of FDV on children's development
What's on offer
Part-time (22.5 hours per week over 3 days) on a 12-month fixed-term contract
SCHADS Award level 5 pay point
Not for profit Salary Packaging options up to $18,000
Employee Assistance Program
Be part of a passionate and inclusive team and culture
Meaningful work supporting women and children in crisis
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
For further information and to access a copy of the JDF, please visit /.
To apply please provide a comprehensive resume and application addressing the essential criteria, as per the JDF.
Applications will be assessed on a regular basis, and we may not wait until the closing date before you hear from us.
We reserve the right to close the position earlier.
If you have any queries, please contact Maddy on ************ or ******
Starick is committed to ensuring that we maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace where our staff are welcomed and feel safe to be their authentic selves.
We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of gender, sexuality, age, disability, religion or cultural background.
Please be advised that only successful applicants will be contacted to move to the next stage of the recruitment process.

📌 Mobile Outreach Worker (Western Australia)
🏢 Starick Services
📍 Western Australia

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