CASA Graduate Sexual Violence Worker
Ballarat Central, VIC, AU, 3350
Grade 1 Social Worker – CASA Graduate Sexual Violence Worker (Graduate)
Fixed Term Full or Part time for 12 months
About the role
Grampians Health is seeking enthusiastic new graduate Social Workers to join the team at the Ballarat Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA). These roles are fixed term for 12 months, and both full time and part time applications are welcome.
You will enjoy a friendly and supportive place to work where there is a strong commitment to providing high quality evidence-based care. There is excellent support and supervision from within the team at CASA. Professional development is supported through regular in-service education, supervision aligned with AASW requirements and the ability to attend continuing education where appropriate. Being part of a team that values leadership and excellence in service provision, you will work in first class facilities that maximises care, compassion, individual choice and quality outcomes for all clients and patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Primary clinical responsibilities include supporting Counsellor/Advocates with intake, psycho-social and risk assessment, brief intervention counselling and advocacy work for victim/survivors of sexual violence; and for children and young people exhibiting harmful sexual behaviours;
- Contribute to the development, facilitation and review of group programs provided by Ballarat CASA.
- Assisting victim/survivors to access support through the CASA brokerage service where applicable.
- Reviewing and updating CASA community education material to reflect current research and evidence; development and delivery of training to professionals and organisations across the Central Highlands region.
- Attend regular staff meetings to review agency priorities and participation in supervision and professional development.
Skills and Experience
- Sound knowledge of psychosocial and risk assessments and MARAM legislation
- An understanding of trauma-informed care and/or case management support
- A sound understanding of the impacts of sexual and family violence
- Well developed communication skills and the ability to advocate and work collaboratively in the pursuit of client are required.
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Interested?
Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Katrina Bevelander on 03 5320 3933 for a confidential discussion.
We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Access to Fitness Passport membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
