Benefits
* Relocation assistance up to $3,000 and up to two weeks' paid accommodation
* Above award salary (SCHADS Gr4.1) of $88,980 per annum plus super
* Six weeks annual leave per year plus 17.5% extra leave loading
* Salary packaging up to $15,900 via CBB
* Eligibility for Remote Area Benefit
* Staff rewards program offering savings on household expenses across over 450 well‐known retailers
Role Overview
The Men's Court Support Program in Katherine works with men attending court, providing referrals to support services, programmes and mental health support. As a Case Worker you provide social support to men who are victim‐survivors of domestic and family violence and alleged users of violence. You work at the Katherine Courthouse and meet with men, local stakeholders, manage case notes, risk assessments and follow‐ups.
Responsibilities
* Report directly to the Regional Manager Katherine
* Work Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm
* Provide support services to men in court to help them engage
* Complete safety planning, risk assessments and case management
* Liaise with service providers and follow up on referrals
* Assess needs and refer men for support around parenting, mental health, financial and housing support, advocacy and access to men's behaviour change programmes
* Create case plans for monitoring participant progress and goals
* Work with men to address challenges and achieve social and emotional wellbeing
* Collaborate in network activities with key stakeholders in relevant areas
* Participate in supervision and evaluation to review case management practices
* Ensure data and case notes are maintained promptly and accurately
Qualifications
* Relevant qualification and/or significant experience in a case worker/support role supporting people with complex needs
* Experience developing trauma‐informed practice and knowledge of domestic violence, mental health, risk and safety planning
* Experience working with mainly men and building productive supportive relationships
* Excellent personal communication skills and confidence in writing case notes and reports using MS Office, intranet and email
* Experience in creating case plans and supporting clients towards positive outcomes, social/emotional wellbeing
* Culturally competent, can connect with male Aboriginal clients from urban, regional and remote settings
Screening & Requirements
* Employment contingent on satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card, plus Social Media and Adverse Media checks
* Current NT Drivers Licence required
* International Criminal History Check required for applicants who have resided overseas for 12 months or more in the past 10 years
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