Case Worker – Leaving Violence Program (Identified)

About the role

NAAFLS, an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation and independent Family Violence Prevention Legal Service, is leading the Leaving Violence Program Top End Regional Trial. It is looking for an experienced case worker to deliver culturally safe support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing family violence, helping them develop their own safe plans to leave violence. The role sits within the Leaving Violence Program team and reports to the Senior Case Worker.

Key responsibilities

• Provide up to 12 weeks of case management support to eligible participants.
• Complete risk and safety assessments to determine eligibility and identify referral and support needs.
• Offer culturally sensitive support and information, and help clients build safety and support plans.
• Support clients in achieving their goals, including using the program's financial packages safely and responsibly.
• Maintain accurate client files and enter data into NAAFLS' electronic systems.
• Give feedback on continuous improvement of internal processes and follow workplace health and safety policies.
• Build relationships with community stakeholders and attend regular file review meetings.
• Take part in professional development and travel regularly to remote communities in the Top End.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in case work or a related field, including case management in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community services setting.
• Sensitivity and advocacy skills with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, and to complete tasks on time.
• Availability to undertake overnight travel to remote communities.
• Working with Children Clearance, a satisfactory criminal history check and a current C Class NT driver's licence.

Required skills

• Accurate recording of information in client databases.
• Use of the Microsoft Office suite.

What we offer

• Salary of $92,279.20 to $99,294.00 per year depending on experience, with up to $15,899 tax-free fringe benefit.
• Monday to Friday hours, 8.15am to 4.21pm with a 30-minute lunch break, 6 weeks annual leave plus loading, 12% superannuation and 15 days personal/carer's leave.
• Laptop, mobile phone and uniforms supplied; time off in lieu of overtime, travel allowance, annual training allowance, paid parental leave and study leave.
• Fixed-term position subject to funding, with a 6-month probation period.