Specialist Domestic & Family Violence Case Worker- Intake/Case coordinatorEastlakes Family Support Service Inc – Gateshead NSWService delivery area: Lake Macquarie LGA30 hrs/weekSCHADS awardCurrent funding until 30 June **** National Partnership Agreement (NPA)Eastlakes Family Support Service Incorporated (EFSS) has been working with vulnerable families in the Eastlake Macquarie area since ****.EFSS is an Incorporated entity, governed by a management committee.
EFSS is funded by the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) to deliver Community & Family Support (CAFS), Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) and Specialist D&FV; workers under the NPA 500 workers initiative.
We are also funded to provide financial counselling services.This role will be supporting our SHLV team with intake and assessment of all D&FV; referrals to our service as well as providing case coordination and some case management as required.
This role is a part time position of 30 hours per weekEastlakes Family Support Service Inc are seeking a Specialist Domestic Violence worker, who is skilled in providing specialist support and case management, case coordination and information and referral to women and their child(ren) who are survivors of domestic violence.
The successful applicant will be skilled in using domestic & family violence informed, trauma-informed and strength-based approach in their work.We are seeking an individual who is passionate about social justice and human rights, and who is eager to advance their professional development through continuous learning, feedback,



and reflection.Relevant tertiary qualifications.Experience providing case management support, assistance and advocacy for women and childrenKnowledge and understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence, social policy and the issues that face women who have experienced domestic violenceDemonstrated high level communication skillsExperience and ability to prepare and maintain accurate files, records, statistics and reportsAbility to network with other services and agencies and skills to build and foster relationshipsAbility to work effectively as part of a teamProven ability to work in an autonomous and accountable mannerComputer and internet skillsAbility to observe client confidentiality and maintain qualified integrity at all timesWilling to use own car for outreach visits (payment per kilometre as per SCHADS award)Sound understanding of the function of government and non-government agencies that provide support or assistance to victims of domestic/family violence (Police, Local Courts, Human Services-Community Services, Housing)Well developed resolution and mediation skillsKnowledge of family dynamics and skills of appropriate interventionConditions of EmploymentValid Driver Licence, Comprehensively insured motor vehicle.Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Working With Children Check (WWCC) and a National Police check prior to commencement of employmentThis is a program to provide support for women and children, to be female is a genuine requirement for the position under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act ****.
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📌 Specialist Domestic & Family Violence Case Worker- Intake/Case Coordinator (New South Wales)
🏢 Eastlakes Family Support Service
📍 New South Wales