Child Support Specialist-DFV Vacancy-Job Ref: BJAUSTC/1111/2024231

Child Support Specialist-DFV Vacancy-Job Ref: BJAUSTC/1111/2024231
Shepparton (Australia)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Are you passionate about making communities safer for women and their children? As part of our Domestic and Family Violence support services, we need you to join our team of dedicated professionals, helping to maximise their impact on the lives of vulnerable people. In this varied and challenging role, you’ll help give people the tools they need to navigate this tough time and thrive in the future.
54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit.
A place where your purpose matters. Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.
With the child’s voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve – in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.
It takes all types of personalities and talents to drive our organisation– yours included. We value a healthy work-life balance and ensure our people feel connected to each other and our impact. Learn from inspiring people and grow from a connection to our strong local and global networks. From our programs to our support services – this is the place to realise your purpose.
A place to make a difference:
In this full time, maximum term contract (through to end of December), based in our Southwest area, you’ll work within a case management framework in a refuge and outreach setting, providing support to children and families who are experiencing domestic and family violence.
You will make a difference by:
Providing holistic case management, delivering support to vulnerable and disadvantaged clients and supporting relationships for favourable client outcomes
Identifying strengths, establishing goals for the program and reviewing client progress
Promoting skills which increase health, safety and development
Ensuring the voices of children and young people are heard
Enhancing stakeholder relationships and partnerships with the view of providing clients with support that will help them to address their needs
Working collaboratively within a small team to deliver best practice to women and children who are experiencing DFV
A place to feel valued:
You’re an experienced practitioner who is passionate about supporting families within a child centred, strengths-based framework. Importantly, you have a strong understanding of the impact of trauma on children and their families and you’re keenly aware of the additional impacts and barriers experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
Bringing your best every day means having:
Demonstrated experience in case management and knowledge of relevant legislation
Knowledge and previous experience working in the Domestic and Family Violence or closely related human services context
Demonstrated experience and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and families
Strong report writing, analytical and evaluation skills, including data collection and analysis
Tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or significant experience working in a similar service
A place to belong:
54 reasons is proudly part of Save the Children Australia. We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 1100 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.
It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:
Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you’re able to perform at your optimum
Internal employment and development opportunities
Supportive Managers – we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a career at Save
Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
Please click on the button below to Apply.