Reports To: Executive Manager, Capacity Building and Projects

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Project Worker - CALD Family Violence Services

Direct Reports: nil

Status: Part time, Fixed Term (up to 22 hours per week, until June 2018)

Location: Richmond

BACKGROUND

InTouch, the Multicultural Centre against Family Violence, is a statewide service, which provides services, programs and responses to issues of family violence in CALD communities. By acknowledging the rights and diverse experiences of our clients, we develop and implement a number of culturally sensitive and holistic models for the provision of services to both victims and perpetrators of family violence. In tackling the issues of family violence we act on multiple levels – individual, relationship and community. Our organisation strives to create a world where all women and children will be safe and free from violence.

Philosophy InTouch recognizes that migrant and refugee women from countries where English is not the first language who are victim-survivors of family violence are often socially isolated and face structural inequalities that compound their experience of domestic violence and marginalization. This in turn limits their access to culturally relevant and appropriate services.

Vision InTouch’s vision is for women and children from diverse cultural backgrounds to be safe and free from family violence.

Purpose InTouch gives voice and provides culturally sensitive services, statewide, to meet the needs of women and children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds affected by domestic violence.

Values  Human rights and gender equality  Safety, wellbeing and empowerment  Respect for Individual differences and values  Confidentiality, trust and the right to privacy  Professionalism and collaboration inTouch provides a range of support services to women and their children who have experienced family violence. This service aims to assist women and their children to remain safely within their community and maintain a life free of violence whilst also addressing the emotional and practical needs and issues arising from the violence.

1 POSITION SUMMARY inTouch is a partner in the project “Family Violence Services for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Prisoners and Offenders”. The project is funded through Community Corrections Services (CCS) and is part of the family violence reform agenda currently being rolled out in Victoria. The project consortium is led by Relationships Australia (Victoria), who hold the head funding agreement. inTouch has been sub-contracted to deliver various elements of the project, including cultural guidelines and design, delivery and evaluation of key resources and tools specific to CALD Men’s Behavior Change Programs.

The project worker will be involved in the development and implementation of the project, contribute to a reference group that will provide support and guidance to project staff, and work in consultation with program partners.

The incumbent will represent and contribute on behalf of InTouch to the work of the “Family Violence Services for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Prisoners and Offenders” project consortium under direction from the Executive Manager Capacity Building and Projects.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal Primary: Executive Manager Capacity Building and Projects, Client Services Team, Capacity Building and Projects Team, Legal Centre staff.

External Corrections Victoria, Relationships Australia, Kildonan Uniting Care, No To Violence Incorporating Men’s Referral Service, Service Users, Service Providers, identified CALD communities.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

 In consultation with key stakeholders develop and implement a project plan that ensures key milestones of the project are met;  Contribute to various elements of the project evaluation framework as identified by lead agency (RAV), and make recommendations for ongoing service provision beyond the timeframe of the project;  Undertake consultation and focus groups with identified community representatives and ensure feedback and reporting are incorporated into project development;  Develop cultural guidelines to strengthen the responsiveness of clinicians working within the sector:  Attend regular project reference group meetings and liaise with partner organisation as required:,  Maintain communication and positive relationships with key stakeholders;  Provide regular reports on project milestones and achievements, within the timelines required by the Funding and Service Agreement.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

 Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Human Services (Welfare), Community Development or a related discipline, and/or relevant working experience;  Project management qualifications  A minimum 3 years’ experience working in the family violence/ family services sector 2  Experience of working with CALD clients, appreciation of the impact cultural diversity can have on client experience and outcomes, and a commitment to improving these outcomes.  Track record of successful project management;  Ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including CALD communities, service providers and government representatives  Effective verbal and written communication with diverse audiences;  Proficient in use of MS Office suite of software  Ability to work autonomously, manage time efficiently, prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.

HEALTH, SAFETY & WELLBEING

 Ensure compliance with the OH&S Act and inTouch policies;  Contribute positively and proactively to team and organisation wide OH&S activities.

QUALITY & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

 Ensure compliance with legislation, contract and policy requirements in your day to day work in order to meet the organisation’s audit, contract and registration obligations;  Proactively apply your specialist knowledge in the review and maintenance of policies, systems and processes as and where appropriate;  Contribute to inTouch’s diverse, respectful and positive working environment.

 Participate proactively in team project initiatives;  Support other team members in periods of high demand and during periods of absence;  Participate in project groups and attend events;  Undertake other duties as directed.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

 The annual salary for this position is based on the inTouch Employee Union Collective Agreement and is negotiable depending on experience;  The position will attract five (5) weeks annual leave per annum pro-rata;  Salary packaging may be provided subject to the terms of and conditions of the inTouch Salary Packaging Policy;  Superannuation Scheme is available through HESTA and the provisions of the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 will apply;  The successful applicant will be required to undergo satisfactory pre-employment checks, including 2 referees, a national and/or international criminal records check, working with children check, proof of identify and qualifications. One reference must be from the most recent direct supervisor;  Signing a Confidentially Agreement is a personnel requirement of inTouch;  The successful applicant will initially be engaged for a probationary period of three months. During this period, either party can terminate employment with one week’s notice;  The successful applicant will be required to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury that they know about which could be reasonably foreseen to be affected by the work duties described. Pursuant to s.82 (7) of the Accident Compensation Act, failure to disclose such a condition will mean that if employed, they will not be paid compensation for that condition;

3  Some travel within Victoria may be required from time to time. A current Victorian Driver’s License is essential;  Must be physically capable to carry out the inherent requirements of the role;  inTouch has a smoke-free workplace policy;

PRIVACY NOTIFICATION

The inTouch requires declarations and personal information relevant to your employment. The collection and handling of this information will be consistent with the requirements of the Information Privacy Act 2000.

4 APPLICATION PROCESS inTouch has a pending renewal of an Equal Opportunity Exemption (A123/2012) and requests applications from women only.

Applicants should express their interest through a short covering letter attaching their resume. Key Selection Criteria must be addressed for consideration of this position

Email your application to recruitment @intouch.org.au

For queries contact Roshan Bhandary [email protected] , 9413 6512

Close date: October 20, 2017

AUTHORISATION

The above Position Description and Terms of Employment have been approved.

Signed: Date:

______Gerlinde Scholz (Chief Executive Officer, inTouch)

ACCEPTANCE

I hereby accept the above Terms of Employment as set out above for the position.

Signed: Date:

______(Employee)