Survivors & Mates Support Network (SAMSN) Established in 2011, Survivors & Mates Support Network (SAMSN) is Australia's leading organisation for male survivors of child sexual abuse and their supporters.
SAMSN is a not-for-profit charity that evolved through collaboration between survivors and professionals to provide services to male survivors, their families, and supporters.
SAMSN employs qualified staff to provide a trauma-informed and culturally safe approach in its group work programs, individual support and counselling, community engagement, and peer support.
We believe male survivors can recover from child sexual abuse, support others to thrive and be leaders for change.
Our work is grounded in principles of trauma-informed care and the following values:
Hope: The courage to believe in what's possibleDignity: We honour each other's inherent worthConnection: Together we achieveCommunity: Engaging the power of networks for growthSAMSN is an equal opportunity employer.
We strongly encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse peoples, the LGBTIQA+ community, and those living with disability to apply.
About the role We are looking for a dynamic social worker with the right mix of qualifications, skills, and experience to join the SAMSN team.
This position will be part of an exciting new program to deliver SAMSN services to survivors of child sexual abuse and will require some interstate travel.
This position is full-time for a fixed term of 6 months, starting in February 2025.
Work from home/office hybrid model.
You will make a real difference in the lives of survivors, supporting them in developing individual support and referral plans with a specific focus on supporting clients with complex trauma, including survivors who are/have been in prison and living with a disability.
This includes conducting assessments of client needs in collaboration with the client and facilitating internal and external referrals, including warm referrals to other services/professionals (e.g., government departments, GPs, mental health professionals, lawyers, and legal services).
Individual supervision, training, and professional development will be provided as part of the role.
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