Support Worker Opportunity
This is a rewarding role for individuals who want to make a positive impact on the lives of children affected by family and domestic violence. As a Support Worker, you will work with a dedicated team committed to providing essential services, including refuge, counseling, parenting support, and therapeutic interventions.
You will work within a trauma-informed framework, applying your expertise in case management and therapeutic support. You will collaborate with the specialist family violence team to deliver holistic and confidential support, reduce safety risks, and advocate for children's rights.
* The Support Worker applies an intersectional feminist analysis and deep understanding of the gendered nature of family violence, works with clients' strengths, and utilizes their expertise in case management and/or therapeutic models, skills, techniques, and modalities.
* Providing holistic case management support and facilitating therapeutic interventions for children who have experienced family violence in coordination with the specialist FV case management team and Children's Therapeutic Practitioner.
* Provide professional and confidential support to children who have experienced or are experiencing family violence, in order to effectively reduce risks to their safety and enable their long-term recovery.
* Use professional risk assessment and best practice in safety planning in line with the FV Stream protocols, procedures, and clinical governance framework.
* Engage appropriate risk management follow-up as required.
Requirements and Qualifications
* Degree qualification in social work, psychology, and/or counseling.
* Be a member and registered with a relevant accredited peak body (AASW, APS, ACA etc).
* Experience in counseling children and families who have experienced trauma.
* Experience with women and children who have experienced family violence.
* Strong history of working with children and families from diverse backgrounds and with a complex range of support needs.
* Relevant child protection requirements are obtained - NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).
What We Offer
* NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax-free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650).
* Flexible working conditions.
* Health, fitness, and financial discounts/benefits.
* Paid parental leave - 12 weeks.
* Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme.
* Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity.
* Purpose-driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes.
* Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service.
* Opportunity for career development.
* An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members.
* Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution.