Trauma-Informed DV Caseworker: Safety & Support

CatholicCare Diocese Of Broken Bay; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

CatholicCare Diocese Of Broken Bay is seeking a dedicated SHLV Caseworker on the Central Coast to provide trauma-informed case management for women, children and families affected by domestic and family violence. The role involves safety planning, risk assessment, and collaboration with NSW Police and other services to support recovery and empowerment.

The fixed-term contract runs to 30 June 2027, with five days per week in office at Tuggerah and travel across the Central Coast to visit families

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications.
• Diploma with a minimum 2 years’ experience in Case Management, working with victims of domestic family violence.
• Demonstrated practice experience relating to current Child Protection and domestic & family violence legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality client centred case management to support Victim Survivors through individualised case plans.
• Complete comprehensive safety and risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate, timely and compliant case records.
• Provide support through advocacy, safety planning and collaboration with other services.
• Advocate for women, children and young peoples’ rights and needs to support enhance safety, strengthen wellbeing, and achieve positive outcomes.
• Provide timely intake and triage assessment.
• Delivery of group facilitation on domestic violence education.
• Develop and foster strong relationships with relevant external stakeholders and community groups including NSW Police, Department of Communities and Justice NSW Health etc.
• Professional record keeping/reporting and information sharing consistent with legislation relating to NSW Privacy and Confidentiality, Child Protection and Safer Pathway obligations.

Skills

Case management

Trauma-informed care

Advocacy

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Crisis management

Education

Diploma in Case Management or related field

Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Social Sciences

Job description

CatholicCare Diocese Of Broken Bay is seeking a dedicated SHLV Caseworker on the Central Coast to provide trauma-informed case management for women, children and families affected by domestic and family violence. The role involves safety planning, risk assessment, and collaboration with NSW Police and other services to support recovery and empowerment.

The fixed-term contract runs to 30 June 2027, with five days per week in office at Tuggerah and travel across the Central Coast to visit families