After Hours Support Worker - Darwin NT

Job summary

This is an opportunity to work alongside the specialist FV team to support crisis response and case management services for victim survivors of family violence who access the Salvation Army Family Violence Services in the Northern Territory.

Responsibilities

• Adults and child victim survivors accessing the service are provided with a welcoming and responsive initial contact and urgent and immediate needs are addressed
• At initial contact, gather adequate information to support risk assessment and safety planning for victim survivors; and triage services as required
• Information is provided to Specialist FV Practitioners or Leadership team to assist in assessing and addressing client issues, needs and circumstances
• In consultation with more Senior Worker/s appropriate preventative action is taken and/or crisis response is provided in relation to potential high risk situations
• Effective relationships are established with clients that encourage self-determination and participation and support them to improve their situation

Qualifications

• Certificate IV qualification in social work, welfare, community development or related field OR demonstrated equivalent knowledge and skills attained through previous appointments, service and study/development
• Relevant experience in the social services sector
• A national police record check is required
• Ochre Card (Working with Children Check) is required
• Availability to complete evening, sleepover and weekend shifts.

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