Caseworker - Staying Home Leaving Violence

CatholicCare Social Services Hunter Manning – Taree NSW

Join our Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people and families impacted by domestic and family violence. This is a full-time, 10-month parental leave opportunity where you'll provide trauma-informed case management, advocacy and practical support to help clients achieve safety, stability and independence.

About the Program

The Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) program supports people experiencing domestic and family violence to remain safely in their home or relocate where required, while the perpetrator is removed. Through case management, safety planning and coordinated support, the program helps clients build safer futures free from violence.

Perks of Working With Us

- Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community.
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport(T&C;'s apply).
- Salary packaging
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers.
- Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program.
- Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu shots and more.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) program aims to support women andchildren leaving domestic and family violence (DFV) to remain safely in their home or ahome of their choice, and have the perpetrator removed.

The SHLV service model delivers intensive case management, which is long-term, needs-based and integrated with key agencies such as NSW Police, Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services (WDVCAS), health services,



housing and relevant non-government organisations.

The Case Worker is responsible for delivering high quality intensive case management activities and will work with clients in a capacity building approach which enables woman and children to develop the skills and ability to respond to escalating situations and remain safe and free from domestic violence in their own home. The position focuses on early intervention and prevention principles to prevent homelessness and enable women and children to experience long term stability in housing, income, employment, education, and social support networks.

Caseworkers are responsible for holistic assessment, purposeful case planning and trauma-informed casework in partnership with woman and children, and significant people, to develop strengths-based, person centred safety plans and will be required to effectively establish and maintain collaborative partnerships and networks with key stakeholders to ensure effective service referral pathways.

Caseworkers are required to work in partnership with the NSW Department of Communities and Justice, (DCJ) and other agencies in the universal service system to improve evidence-based casework, share decision-making risk, and promote dignity in service delivery.





Caseworkers are to provide community awareness and education activities aimed at lowering community tolerance of domestic and family violence.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

- A commitment to work within the Mission, Vision and Values of CatholicCare.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of the cycle of domestic and family violence and the issues of power and control that underpin that cycle.
- The ability to work as part of a team and independently in the provision of proactive and responsive casework.
- A working knowledge of the legislation, policies, and standards relevant to child protection, and child safe organisations.
- Experience working with, or a demonstrated knowledge of cultural competence principles, relevant to engaging clients from diverse backgrounds, including First Nation people and those from a CALD background.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake assessments and investigations to address safety, risk concerns for children, young people, and adults experiencing the cycle of domestic violence.
- Ability to deliver accountable, collaborative and evidence-based casework that respects the culture and context of children, young people, adults, and community.
- Ability to maintain timely, accurate and relevant client records for reporting and information sharing.
- Contribute to continuous learning, professional networks, and relationships through the co-ordination of meetings and other information sharing activities.
- A demonstrated commitment to work flexible hours to meet the needs of children, young people, and adults.
- Significant experience in the provision of social services is desirable however applicants must be willing to complete formal training and obtain role specific training.
- Ability

📌 Caseworker - Staying Home Leaving Violence (Taree)
🏢 CatholicCare Social Services Hunter Manning
📍 Taree