Refuge Caseworker

Peoplefusion; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Warlga Ngurra Incorporated is seeking a Refuge Caseworker to provide trauma-informed support to Aboriginal women and children in refuge. You will deliver intensive case management, safety planning and coordinated access to housing, legal, health and community services within a crisis accommodation setting.

You will work to promote safety, wellbeing and self-determination, while maintaining accurate records and collaborating with external agencies to ensure seamless support for clients.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated case management experience, and desirable to have experience within domestic and family violence/homelessness contexts.
• Strong knowledge of child protection, trauma, mental health, AOD, and legal issues impacting families.
• Commitment to strengths-based, feminist, trauma-informed, and culturally safe practice.

Responsibilities

• Providing trauma-informed intensive case management, including intake, risk assessment, case planning and referrals
• Supporting women and children in crisis accommodation with practical and emotional support
• Developing safety plans and assisting clients to access appropriate housing, legal, health and community services
• Maintaining accurate client records and documentation using the Client Information Management System (CIMS)
• Creating a safe, welcoming and supportive refuge environment
• Building strong relationships with external agencies to ensure coordinated support for clients
• Participating in the on-call roster and contributing to the smooth operation of the refuge

Skills

Case management

Trauma-informed

Cultural safety

Crisis response

Interagency collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work/Community Services

Job description

• Purposeful work making an impact in the local community

• Established domestic violence and homelessness organisation

• Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference

About the organisation

Warlga Ngurra incorporated, is an Aboriginal Organisation focused on delivering service to women, children and families with or without accompanying children, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, fleeing family and domestic violence, or are needing early intervention family supports. Their services include emergency crisis accommodation, court support, domestic violence support, parenting programs, children’s activities, outreach support, advocacy, housing support, child support and referrals.

The team at Warlga Ngurra are passionate about their mission to deliver innovative solutions to address homelessness, domestic violence, and poverty. They are focused on achieving immediate and lasting changes, within a culturally diverse and safe environment.

About the role

Warlga Ngurra is seeking a compassionate and resilient Refuge Caseworker to provide trauma-informed support to Aboriginal women and children residing within the refuge. Working within crisis accommodation setting, you will play a key role in supporting clients through periods of crisis, promoting safety, wellbeing and self-determination while helping them work towards positive long-term outcomes.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Providing trauma-informed intensive case management, including intake, risk assessment, case planning and referrals

• Supporting women and children in crisis accommodation with practical and emotional support

• Developing safety plans and assisting clients to access appropriate housing, legal, health and community services

• Maintaining accurate client records and documentation using the Client Information Management System (CIMS)

• Creating a safe, welcoming and supportive refuge environment

• Building strong relationships with external agencies to ensure coordinated support for clients

• Participating in the on-call roster and contributing to the smooth operation of the refuge

About you

To be successful in this role, you'll be a compassionate, adaptable and resilient professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will have experience supporting vulnerable clients and be committed to delivering culturally responsive, client-centred services.

You will have:

• Demonstrated case management experience, and desirable to have experience within domestic and family violence/homelessness contexts.

• Strong knowledge of child protection, trauma, mental health, AOD, and legal issues impacting families.

• Commitment to strengths-based, feminist, trauma-informed, and culturally safe practice.

• A tertiary qualification in Community Services, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.

• Current NSW Driver’s Licence, National Police Check, Working with Children Check, and First Aid certificate.

This is a targeted role aimed at attracting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. While Aboriginality is not a genuine occupational requirement for this position, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is designated for a female under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

We strive to create an environment of equal opportunity and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.