Impactful DFV Refuge & Outreach Case Manager

The Salvation Army (SA) Property Trust atf Social Work; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Area Housing Benefit

Employee Assistance Program

Financial, retail and lifestyle perks

Discounted health and fitness programs

Up to 8 weeks leave per year

Generous Parental Leave

Up to 5 days paid leave per year for a

Inclusive culture of professional team

Job summary

The Salvation Army (SA) Property Trust atf Social Work is recruiting three full-time Case Managers to join the Far West Family Violence Service in Australia. You will provide client-led support to women and children affected by domestic and family violence, develop personalised case plans, and help clients access essential services to improve safety, housing stability and independence.

You will conduct risk assessments, advocate for clients, build partnerships with community services and support

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in social work, psychology or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in family violence, risk assessment, case management and recovery support.
• Knowledge of DFV advocacy, referral pathways and working with clients with complex needs, including mental health and alcohol and other drug challenges.
• Strong communication, advocacy and relationship-building skills, with a commitment to culturally safe, client-centred practice.
• Current driver's licence, Employee Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
• Commitment to completing mandatory training, including Code of Conduct, WHS, and Bullying and Harassment.

Responsibilities

• Provide welcoming, responsive support to women and children accessing refuge and outreach services.
• Build trusting relationships and deliver culturally safe support, including to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, respecting connections to community, Country and culture.
• Assess client needs and risks, develop and review client-led case plans, and provide trauma-informed case management and advocacy.
• Connect clients with essential services and community supports to promote safety, recovery and stable accommodation.
• Maintain accurate client records, identify risks and service gaps, and work collaboratively with partner agencies.
• Contribute to refuge operations, team meetings, community engagement, supervision and training.
• Participate in a rostered after-hours on-call service, including the ability to return to site within 30 minutes when required.

Skills

Case management

Risk assessment

Trauma-informed practice

Cultural safety

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

The Salvation Army (SA) Property Trust atf Social Work is recruiting three full-time Case Managers to join the Far West Family Violence Service in Australia. You will provide client-led support to women and children affected by domestic and family violence, develop personalised case plans, and help clients access essential services to improve safety, housing stability and independence.

You will conduct risk assessments, advocate for clients, build partnerships with community services and support