Work with YWAHS

Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service (YWAHS) is a Specialist Aboriginal Family Violence Service, which is an independent Not for Profit (NFP) organisation, who delivers services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living within the catchments of Wellington and East Gippsland Local Government Area’s.

We provide culturally safe and holistic services including counselling, clinical and therapeutic support and referral pathways. We develop, implement, and deliver family violence education and prevention programs and provide advocacy and post intervention support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families.

We support the recovery and healing of Aboriginal victims, individuals, families, and communities affected by family violence, and provide support to perpetrators of family violence, linking them into programs and services to address their behaviour and to help them build tools around respectful and healthy relationships with their partners, children, and extended family.

Our focus is on providing Aboriginal led solutions, which are ‘trauma informed,’ culturally safe, within holistic models of health and wellbeing.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Intake Worker plays a critical role in supporting Aboriginal individuals and families impacted by family violence.

Using the MARAM Framework, the Intake Worker conducts initial risk assessments, provides culturally safe referrals, and supports Community members in accessing appropriate services such as the ‘Building Strong Dads Yarning Together – an Aboriginal-led fathering program’.

This role applies trauma-informed, healing-centred, and culturally responsive practice.

BENEFITS

• Competitive base salaries plus superannuation and annual leave loading
• Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
• Industry leading training and support
• Promotional opportunities
• Working alongside diverse people towards a common goal
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service

QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Mandatory Qualifications – Recommendation 209This position is subject to the Mandatory Minimum Qualifications Policy for specialist family violence practitioners (Recommendation 209). Applicants must meet one of the following:
  • Hold a Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification, or
  • Hold a related qualification (e.g. social work, youth work, community services) plus 5+ years relevant experience, and be willing to undertake further study, or
  • Be eligible under the 10-year pathway for candidates with significant cultural knowledge or lived experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture and the impacts of family violence in Aboriginal communities.
• Experience in intake, assessment, or case coordination roles within community or health services.
• Knowledge and application of the MARAM Framework in family violence contexts.
• Experience in MARAMIS & Safety Planning for the Affected Family members (adults, young people and children) and the MARAMIS Person Using Violence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage respectfully with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Qualifications in social work, community services, counselling, or related fields.
• Experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO).
• Familiarity with trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches.

Like to know more? Please email jobs@ywahs.org.au using the subject line: Intake Worker

All applicants must attach a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (please refer to the Position Description). Please note, incomplete applications may not be considered.

Applications close 13th of March.

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. YWAHS is committed to ensuring our workplace culture continues to value diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTI and other diversity groups.

JOIN US… WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION

Click here to download the Position Description