Shoalhaven Womens Resource Group Ltd (SWRG) trading as ROCC for Women (ROCC) has an opportunity for an experienced case worker to join our dedicated and energetic team for up to 5 days per week. The applicant must have at least a Certificate IV Community Services or Mental Health or equivalent qualification with transferable skills or a minimum of 3 years' experience in case management.

ROCC provides long-term case management for women 18 years and over who have had contact with the criminal justice system and/or where alcohol or other drugs is impacting negatively on their lives, who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or their tenancy is at risk. Our case management is trauma informed and offers tailored, flexible supports and a wraparound, holistic approach for women.

ROCC considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s31 of the Anti-discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)

ROCC strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

All applications must address the Selection Criteria:

1. Female.
2. Minimum Certificate IV Community Services or Mental Health, or an equivalent qualification with transferable skills; or a minimum of 3 years' experience in case management.
3. Demonstrated capacity to work holistically and within a client focussed, trauma informed, strengths-based framework to manage a high-volume case load of clients with complex needs.
4. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, includingin client advocacy.
5. Demonstrated computer competency skills.
6. Anunderstanding of the impact of trauma.
7. Demonstrated understanding of the impact that mental health and drug and alcohol co­ morbidity has on an individual's capacity to fully participate in life.
8. Demonstrated ability to work in a team, be accountable and responsible for own actions within the position and work autonomously with minimal supervision.
9. An understanding of child protection issues, privacy and mandatory reporting requirements.
10. Capacity to gain an understanding of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations along the South Coast.
11. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with partner agencies and other service providers in an integrated service delivery model within a community development framework.
12. Current NSW driver licence.
13. Current knowledge of Legislative Acts, including: (a) EEO, (b) Workplace Health and Safety and (c) Disability Services.
14. Clear NationalCriminal Record check.

For more information and an application package, please email [email protected] with the heading: Application package for Case Worker position.

Applications close by 11.59 pm 23 March 2025