Case Worker - Bayside Women'S Shelter

Work within a shelter that follows best practice for trauma informed careBe supported by a network of sister shelters across NSW, with additional training on offer to support your professional developmentWomen's Community Shelters is a network of seven shelters for homeless women and homeless women accompanied by children across NSW.  We are recruiting for Experienced Casual Case Workers to work in our crisis accommodation service located in the Bayside LGA.
The casual positions will vary in shift length and days per week. Casual position will be remunerated at SCHADS CRISIS 2.1.  
Women's Community Shelters are dedicated to supporting and empowering women to take control and move on with their lives. Our clients are supported with client-centric case management and are encouraged to pursue opportunities to study and find financial security.
An understanding of the homelessness sector, awareness around current issues and practice in domestic violence and good knowledge of housing pathways are key skills for this role.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Demonstrated and minimum 2 years experience within the community services sector in a caseworker capacity, preferably women's or children's supportWillingness to assist with donations and other practical tasks that exist within a residential service environmentDemonstrated understanding of client-centric practiceAbility to think innovatively and creatively to develop tailored client solutionsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to use CIMS or other online case management systemsCurrent first aid certificate or capacity to acquire one before commencementCurrent NSW Drivers LicenseWorking with Children and Police checksThe right to live and work in AustraliaOur services are provided only to women. We consider being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) and sections 30 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth).