Finlayson House (Goldfields Women's Refuge) provides safe and supported accommodation for women, with or without children, who are experiencing domestic or family violence or other crises, including homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
We are looking for part-time employees with up to full-time hours available. Successful applicants will receive generous remuneration under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, including penalty rates for shift and weekend hours, and also be eligible for salary sacrifice after a qualifying period. Applicants may also qualify for a retention bonus for continuous service.
The Refuge operates 24/7 so only applicants willing to cover the full scope of shift work, including night shift should apply.
Applicants are required to provide a copy of their resume as well as address the following selection criteria in a cover letter:
Selection Criteria:
* Local Candidates only.
* Permanent work rights in Australia.
* A demonstrated understanding of the issues surrounding family and domestic violence and homelessness.
* Capacity to crisis manage, to assess and make appropriate decisions and provide timely responses when case managing clients.
* Ability to effectively engage with clients from culturally diverse backgrounds.
* Knowledge of government and non-government community services.
* Ability to advocate for clients on a professional level, including working collaboratively with other support services and agencies.
* Ability to encourage and support clients to feel safe.
* Ability to provide clients with a sense of wellbeing where clients' health is promoted and nurtured.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry.
Key Responsibilities:
* To provide practical & emotional support to clients.
* Supervise the activities of clients including children, ensuring that all clients adhere to the House Rules and Policies and Procedures.
* Maintain daily case management/support plans for women and children.
* Update all the necessary records as per the Policies and Procedures Manual.
* Ensure that information on relevant community resources is available to clients and their children.
* Assist clients to identify and access other services that may be relevant to their case management support plan.
* Adhere to the Policies and Procedures Manual relating to clients, data collection and financial management and within the parameters of the Department of Communities' protocols.
* Complete house duties as necessary and assist clients throughout the day, including supporting clients in initiating and maintaining in-house routines and general tasks.
* Cleaning, laundry of bed linen etc and room preparation for incoming clients if required.
The successful applicant must have or be able to obtain prior to employment:
* A current "C" class WA Drivers Licence.
* A current National Police Clearance (less than 3 months old).
* A current Working with Children Check.
* A current First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain.
Applications will remain open until the position is filled.
Applicants who do not address the selection criteria in a cover letter as well as include a copy of their resume will not be considered. Please apply through Seek.