Not specified (assumed on-site due to the nature of the role)
Direct experience with domestic violence victims
Risk assessment and safety planning skills
Case management in refuge settings
UnitingCare Queensland is seeking a First Response Case Worker to provide crisis and case management support to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence in a refuge setting. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and qualifications, as well as strong interpersonal skills to handle a high-demand environment
Job Summary
This role provides intensive crisis response and case management support to women and children residing in refuge after experiencing domestic and family violence.
The organization offers NFP salary packaging benefits allowing employees to save tax on everyday living expenses up to $15,900 annually.
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation with a focus on preventing child abuse and neglect within services.
Matching Summary
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UnitingCare Queensland is seeking a First Response Case Worker to provide crisis and case management support to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence in a refuge setting. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and qualifications, as well as strong interpersonal skills to handle a high-demand environment.
Salary
Base: $100k + super; Benefits: NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 plus $2,650 for meals/entertainment; Other: 12 weeks paid parental leave
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct experience with domestic violence victims
Risk assessment and safety planning skills
Case management in refuge settings
Strong documentation and reporting abilities
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Nice-to-have
Strengths-based approach to client support
Understanding of child development principles
Ethical practice framework knowledge
Commitment to diversity and inclusion values
Key Requirements
Tertiary qualification in human services field
Current Queensland Driver Licence
Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
Female gender requirement under Anti-Discrimination Act