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• Program Support Worker

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  We are seeking a Program Support Worker within our Safer Placer and Recovery team! The salary for this role is a SHADS Level 3 (between $71,128.72 to $76,272.04 + $15,990 salary packaging) pro rata.

  We are seeking a Program Support Worker to join our Safer Places and Recovery team on a part-time (0.8,0.9 EFT) to full-time basis. This position is responsible for undertaking a range of administrative tasks and organising daily priorities that directly support the Integrated Family Violence Services across GenWest, providing support to victim survivors including children experiencing family violence.

  Reporting to the Manager – System Enablers, the responsibilities of this role include:

  • Working alongside the programs within the Integrated Family Violence Services in GenWest to support victim survivors including children who are experiencing family violence.
  • Assisting teams in completing client referrals, housing applications, flexible support package (FSP) applications, Private Rental Assistance and completing any other paperwork as required.
  • Supporting internal meetings through the preparation and circulation of agendas and minutes
  • Undertaking data entry and overall administration duties when requested by management and Team Leaders, including SHIP administration tasks.
  • Supporting administrative functions associated with the provision of material aid and other goods and services including follow-up calls to clients, delivering material aid as requested by practitioners and establishing/managing contact with external suppliers.

  The ideal candidate will possess:

  • A minimum Certificate IV in Community Services or working towards a tertiary qualification in a related discipline
  • Competency with Microsoft Office suite of programs
  • Excellent organisational, administration and time-management skills
  • Knowledge of the SHIP database and an understanding of the family violence service system is desirable

  For more information about the responsibilities of this role, please see the Position Description found at https://genwest.org.au/about-us/work-with-us/

  We are actively hiring for this role, applications will close on 6th October 2023. Please press ‘apply’ or send your application to recruitment@genwest.org.au

  Position Description: Program Support Worker

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• Specialist Family Violence Practitioner - Werribee

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  We are seeking Specialist Family Violence Practitioners to join our growing team of skilled professionals at The Orange Door. Positions are available at our new Werribee hub. This role is available on a full-time or part time (0.9 EFT) basis ranging from $88,277.80- $98,111.52 pro rata EFT + superannuation + $15,990 salary sacrificing.

  This role provides a specialist's first point of contact for those experiencing family violence, those choosing to use violence and assessment of child and well-being needs. As a first point of contact, our staff provide a client centred, timely response which may take the form of family violence risk assessments, safety planning, child wellbeing assessments, brief intervention, and provision of referral pathways.

  This role sits within an integrated team model, where experts work together from varying agencies to reduce the impact of family violence on victim survivors and increase service accountability. This integrated model is an incredible opportunity for upskilling, exposure, and family violence professionalism.

  WHY GENWEST?

  - Work within an organisation that makes a fundamental, life-changing impact on our most vulnerable victim survivors and children in the community.

  - An opportunity to join our rapidly growing organisation! Join our community and be part of raising awareness and education in Gender equity, leading change and inspiring others within Melbourne's West

  - Learning and development opportunities within GenWest to grow your career, as well as continual mentoring and education every step of the way!

  - As part of The Orange Door integrated model, you will thrive with opportunities for career growth and expansion in the industry, as you gain access and experience to various specialties across the family violence spectrum.

  - The Werribee site is within close proximity to train stations and parking options.

  For more information please see the position description located at https://genwest.org.au/about-us/work-with-us/

  Should you have any questions or queries, please email recruitment@genwest.org.au

  Position Description: Specialist Family Violence Practitioner - The Orange Door

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• Housing Pathways Coordinator

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  We are looking for a Housing Pathways Coordinator to join our Safer Places and Recovery team. The salary for this role is a SCHADS Level 6 (equivalent of $102,546.08+ super + $15,990 salary packaging).  

  This 12-month contract role is available on a part-time (0.8) to full-time basis. Reporting to the Manager of RAMP, FSP and PSI Programs you will be responsible for building strategic and operational relationships between GenWest and local housing and accommodation service providers (social and private). This support ensures victim survivors have access to and are supported with appropriate and sustainable accommodation.

  As the Housing Pathways Coordinator, you will bring a sound understanding of the social and private housing sectors and demonstrated experience in navigating these sectors to achieve positive housing outcomes.

  The key responsibilities of this role include:

  • Developing and maintaining strategic relationships between GenWest and local social & public housing providers to facilitate improved housing pathways for victim-survivors of family violence.
  • Developing relationships with local real estate agents to support victim-survivors in private rental housing and build opportunities to increase the availability of private rental options.
  • Maintaining, and continuing to develop, the Motel Database to provide the family violence sector across metropolitan Melbourne with up-to-date information on safe and appropriate emergency accommodation options for victim-survivors in crisis.
  • Supporting relationships with local moteliers to ensure the availability of suitable accommodation, including the resolution of any challenges that arise.
  • Working collaboratively with Managers within the family violence stream to understand interface challenges to inform advocacy.

  The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Tertiary qualifications in social work or related field
  • Experience in, and knowledge of, the family violence and housing sectors.
  • Understanding of the unique housing needs and challenges facing victim-survivors
  • Experience in advancing external partnerships, with service providers and other stakeholders to enhance

  For more information please see the position description below.

  We are actively hiring for this role, applications will close on 3rd October 2023. Please send your application to recruitment@genwest.org.au.

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• Case Management - Team Leader

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  We are seeking an experienced family violence specialist to step into our Case Management Team Leader role! This role is at a SCHADS L7 ($110,907.68 - $115,537.24) plus superannuation & $15,990 salary packaging.

  The case management team leader reports to the counselling and case management manager and is a member of the leadership team at GenWest.

  This position supervises a team of family violence outreach Case managers. The team leader is responsible for providing daily leadership, management and coordination of GenWest’s outreach case management services to women and children in the western metropolitan region experiencing family violence.

  This position is available on a full-time and part time (0.8-0.9 EFT) basis.

  This position is responsible for:

  • Coordinating rosters for Duty and place-based services
  • Accepting case management referrals into the program
  • Facilitating allocations meetings and oversees the administration of resources including emergency financial support to women and children
  • Providing client-focused supervision and operational support to outreach and specialist case managers to ensure the delivery of high quality family violence case management services.
  • Developing and maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with community and agency partners to contribute to positive client outcomes and enhance program delivery.
  • Ensuring collaboration and integration across and between GenWest programs and services to achieve organisational goals and objectives.

  For more information please see the position description below.

  Applications can be sent to recruitment@genwest.org.au. Please direct any queries to recruitment@genwest.org.au, using the subject line: Team Leader - Case Management

  Position Description: Outreach Team Leader

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• Family Violence Practitioner

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  We are seeking an experienced social worker to step into our Family Violence Practitioner role within our Outreach Team! The salary for this role is a SCHADS Level 5 (between $93,858.96 to $98,111.52 plus superannuation).

  We are seeking a Family Violence Practitioner, on a part-time or full-time basis. As a Family Violence Practitioner will be responsible for the delivery of specialist family violence outreach support to victim Survivors (Including children) of family violence. You will work with victim survivors to develop case plans that address the risk and impact that family violence has had on their lives.

  Responsibilities include:

  • Manage and support an agreed number of cases, which includes developing and reviewing case plans that reflect client goals within expected service delivery timelines, including brief and longer-term responses.
  • Undertake comprehensive risk assessment and safety planning using the tools contained within the Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework (MARAM) Work collaboratively with external service providers to provide an integrated continuum of support to victim survivors.
  • Provide crisis support and advocacy for victim/survivors (including children and young people) experiencing family violence.
  • Identify and respond to intersecting factors of socioeconomic status, culture, geography, age, disability, sexuality and gender identity, which impact on the experience of victim survivors

  For more information please see the position description below.

  GenWest will look to provide additional accessibility support where possible (please speak to either the recruiting manager or people and culture representative).

  Women, non-binary folk, and First Nations peoples are encouraged to apply.

  We are actively hiring for this role, applications will close on Wednesday 27th September 2023. Please send your application to recruitment@genwest.org.au.

  Position Description: Family Violence Practitioner

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