Case Manager, Children and Young Person, Domestic and Family Violence

• Support the safety and wellbeing of women and families
• Permanent role with flexible hours
• Based in Darwin; relocation allowance available

ABOUT YWCA AUSTRALIA

We are a proudly feminist not-for-profit organisation and for over 140 years we have been working at the forefront of gender equality through our housing, community programs and advocacy. Our five-year plan has a focus on making young women’s leadership and women’s housing our priority for gender equity in Australia. This will ensure we continue to deliver measurable and meaningful impact towards a future where gender equality is a reality.

ABOUT YWCA DARWIN

YWCA NT has been supporting women, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and women from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, in the Territory since 1969. We provide local housing, services and support programs that enable women, their families and other priority groups to find stability and feel safe and secure, so they can build the future they want.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

YWCA Australia is currently seeking a dedicated Case Manager to join our Domestic and Family Violence Team in our Darwin office. This role is offered on an ongoing part time basis, 3 or 4 days per week, with fortnightly hours totalling 45.6.  Flexibility around days of work open for discussion, there will be a requirement for one day per week to be a 6pm finish.

The role is responsible for the provision of case management for children and young people who have experienced domestic or family violence by:

• Providing risk assessment, crisis intervention, safety planning, and holistic support under the YWCA Case Management, and Service Model and Practice Frameworks 
• Develop and monitor individualised case plans for children and young people
• Collaborate with parents and caregivers to model and support positive parenting interactions
• Coordinate referrals to a range of specialist and community-based children's service providers

ABOUT YOU

The ideal applicant will have:

• Certificate IV or Diploma Community Services/Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or other relevant tertiary qualifications (highly desirable)
• Experience in a similar role with children or young people who have experienced domestic or family violence
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply current gendered theory and practice relating to domestic and family violence and its impact on women, children and family functioning
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability in a trauma informed approach with children, young people and parents, and culturally sensitive practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people who are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse

YWCA considers being a female a genuine occupational requirement for the position as envisaged under Section 35 of the Anti-Discrimination Act. As such, you will only be suitable for this role if you identify as a woman.

This position will require the applicant to satisfactorily meet our pre-employment requirements.  This includes:

• Completion of a national criminal history check
• A valid relevant state-based working with children permit.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At YWCA Australia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.  If this role speaks to you but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Please connect with us at any time during the recruitment process if you require assistance to fully participate.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 20 October 2024

We will be reviewing candidates as they apply, strong candidates will be notified as their applications are received