Child Support Specialist - Dfv

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Are you passionate about making communities safer for women and their children? As part of our Domestic and Family Violence support services, we need you to join our team of dedicated professionals, helping to maximise their impact on the lives of vulnerable people. In this varied and challenging role, you'll help give people the tools they need to navigate this tough time and thrive in the future.
54 reasons is Australia's leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit. A place where your purpose matters. Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we're here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.
With the child's voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve - in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.
It takes all types of personalities and talents to drive our organisation– yours included. We value a healthy work-life balance and ensure our people feel connected to each other and our impact. Learn from inspiring people and grow from a connection to our strong local and global networks. From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose.
A place to make a difference: In this full-time, maximum term contract (through to end of December 2025), based in our Southwest area, you'll work within a case management framework in a refuge and outreach setting, providing support to children and families who are experiencing domestic and family violence.
You will make a difference by:
Providing holistic case management, delivering support to vulnerable and disadvantaged clients and supporting relationships for favourable client outcomes Identifying strengths, establishing goals for the program and reviewing client progress Promoting skills which increase health, safety and development Ensuring the voices of children and young people are heard Enhancing stakeholder relationships and partnerships with the view of providing clients with support that will help them to address their needs Working collaboratively within a small team to deliver best practice to women and children who are experiencing DFV A place to feel valued: You're an experienced practitioner who is passionate about supporting families within a child-centred, strengths-based framework. Importantly, you have a strong understanding of the impact of trauma on children and their families and you're keenly aware of the additional impacts and barriers experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
Bringing your best every day means having:
Demonstrated experience in case management and knowledge of relevant legislation Knowledge and previous experience working in the Domestic and Family Violence or closely related human services context Demonstrated experience and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and families Strong report writing, analytical and evaluation skills, including data collection and analysis Tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or significant experience working in a similar service A place to belong: 54 reasons is proudly part of Save the Children Australia. We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 1100 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.
It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:
Award rate salary (Level 4.1 - $43.08 an hour) plus penalty rates as appropriate, and full salary packaging benefits. Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you're able to perform at your optimum. Internal employment and development opportunities. Supportive Managers – we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a career at Save. Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program. Does this sound like the place for you? We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume below.
Applications Close: Monday 25th November 2024.
It is a genuine requirement of this position that it be filled by a woman as permitted in sections 25, 104 and 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1991.
Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
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