by ceo | Jul 8, 2024
About Us:
Community Action for Better Living Inc. (CABL) is a dynamic, not-for-profit community service organisation based in Burwood, NSW. We are dedicated to supporting communities in Sydney’s Inner West through our Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS), Family Support Service, and Meals on Wheels (MOW). Our highly skilled and professional staff team delivers trauma-informed, client-centred and culturally safe support through phone, face-to-face, at court, via outreach, and community engagement.
The Role:
We are on the lookout for an experienced and passionate Manager to lead our Burwood WDVCAS team. This pivotal role reports directly to the CEO and is an integral part of CABL’s leadership team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee service delivery and ensure it aligns with our mission and values.
- Supervise and support a team of dedicated staff.
- Service delivery, staff supervision, budgeting, reporting and ensuring compliance with the funding agreement and related policy and procedure manuals.
- Navigate the complexities of and social and legal consequences of domestic and family violence (DFV), including legal matters such as ADVO applications, criminal prosecutions, family law, care and protection, migration and victim’s compensation.
Requirements:
- Proven experience and understanding of DFV dynamics, social and legal consequences, and the criminal justice response.
- As a minimum a degree in social work or equivalent, with extensive relevant experience.
- Exceptional organisational, administrative, financial, management, interpersonal and communication skills.
- This position is open to female applicants only, as per s. 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
- Successful candidates will be required to have or undergo a Working with Children Check and a National Police Records Check.
Why Join Us:
- Full-time position (38 hours per week) at level 7 of the SCHADS Award.
- Salary packaging available.
- Be a part of a committed team making a tangible difference in the community.
How to Apply:
Review the position description here.
Email your application to ceo@cabl.org.au, including a resume and a cover letter addressing the key requirements, with “Application for Manager Burwood WDVCAS” in the subject line.
For more information, contact the CEO at ceo@cabl.org.au
Deadline:
Applications close at 5pm on Monday, 29 July 2024.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a meaningful impact—apply today!
by sophie | Nov 15, 2023
Assistant Manager – Burwood WDVCAS
Short Description
Support the manager in leading a team of domestic and family violence specialists to contribute to the successful running of the Burwood Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS). Full-time, permanent opportunity.
Summary points
§ Provide exemplary leadership and in an active service which supports victims/survivors of domestic and family violence (DFV)
§ Full-time, permanent opportunity to join a highly regarded, values-driven, not-for-profit organisation
§ Competitive remuneration on SCHCADS Level 6.3 ($54.19 per hour) with salary packaging available
§ Ample free parking
About the organisation
Community Action for Better Living Inc. (CABL) is a not-for-profit community service based in Burwood NSW. CABL provides community services, including the WDVCAS, Family Support and Meals on Wheels to communities in the Inner West of Sydney. CABL’s WDVCAS covers the Burwood and Bankstown Local Courts.
Our highly skilled and professional staff team provide trauma-informed, client-centred and culturally safe support to clients. Services are provided by phone, face-to-face at our centre, at the courts, through outreach services and via community engagement.
About this role
Click here to view / download the job description
This role will require operational oversight and clinical support to a team of domestic family violence (DFV) specialists in support of the service manager.
Your day to day will be exciting and dynamic, and include:
§ Supporting women who are the victims/survivors of DFV and their children
§ Supervision and leadership of members of the WDVCAS team
§ Providing extensive knowledge and insight to the team in relation to DFV
§ Liaising with the manager on all aspects of operations
§ Ensuring service delivery remains consistent with client needs and funding body requirements
What you bring to the role
To be successful in this role, you will need to be a strong leader who is adaptable and responsive to the constantly changing environment in the DFV space. You will require:
§ A degree qualification in Social Work or a relevant field
§ Minimum two years’ experience within DFV sector, with an emphasis on trauma-informed, client-centred support and legal aspects of DFV
§ Minimum two years’ experience supervising specialist workers, including providing learning and development support and debriefing
§ A supportive, approachable & flexible approach to supervision and team leadership
§ A valid Working with Children Check (WCCC) and Police Check are essential
§ Valid NSW driver license and access to a vehicle is desired
§ This position is open to female applicants only. CABL considers being a woman to be a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
For enquiries please email Sophie at sophie@cabl.org.au
by KERI | Oct 17, 2023
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Service: CABL Family Support
Position Title: Child and Family Worker
Employment Status: Casual
Grade: SCHADS Award Level 3
Reporting To: Family support service manager
Work Catchment: Burwood, Strathfield Canada Bay and Inner West (part) Local Government Areas
Office Location: 2 Wyatt Ave, Burwood
Program overview:
CABL’s Family Support Service provides a range of support to families with dependent children who are having trouble managing as a result of internal or external stresses of life.
It is a preventative service with a focus on supporting families, strengthening and building on family members’ existing skills. Family services focus on encouraging and developing positive relationships within families and promoting environments which value, nurture and protect children.
Role description:
We are currently seeking a Casual Child and Family Worker who will be instrumental in contributing to the overall positive experience of children and young people and their families who are engaged with CABL. You will be involved in implementing programs for children and young people; ensuring the physical space and settings are child safe, child centered, and trauma informed; as well as interacting one on one with children and caregivers. Additional elements of the role include, promoting…
- Healthy development in children and young people, including providing support for children to reach their developmental milestones,
- Capacity for parents to meet the emotional, physical and material needs of their children, through warm and nurturing interactions and encouragement, strong, functional, and well-supported families
- Increased family connections with community partners and other service providers
a reduction and/or prevention of children and young people experiencing abuse and neglect
- Increased resilience for children, young people, and their families.
Role Responsibilities:
1. Working closely with children and young people who may display complex issues, possible trauma affectation and disabilities.
- Supporting Children and Young People and their families within a positive and therapeutic framework.
- Provide one on one (1:1) therapeutic support in client’s home or community settings where appropriate.
2. Collaboratively delivering activities and programs for children and/or young people.
- In collaboration with the Family Support Team, develop activities and resources for carers to access for their children of varying age and developmental stages.
- Assist at CABL multidisciplinary clinic days and the implementation of therapeutic interventions and treatment plans.
- Collaborate with the therapy team to create and maintain a supportive and engaging environment and care plan for clients.
- Ensure resources are developed with attachment theory, family systems theory and trauma informed practice embedded.
- Critically reflect and adapt program delivery based on learning and feedback.
- Proactively identify and resolve issues and critical incidents with clients, staff and stakeholders so that risk is appropriately managed.
- Document all activities.
3. Work collaboratively and flexibly with the Family Support Service Manager and Family Support Team.
- Develop and maintain constructive and professional relationships within CABL and with contractors.
- Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with program stakeholders, sponsors, and volunteers.
4. Actively contribute to CABL’s organisational culture.
- Contribute to a positive work culture by implementing this project in a manner consistent with CABL’s vision, values and mission.
- Contribute to CABL’s overall social impact by delivering on role expectations, from time to time performing other duties.
- Contribute to CABL’s commitment to being a Child Safe organisation and upholding Child Safe standards.
Qualifications, training & experience:
- Certificate III to Diploma in Child Services or equivalent qualification, or significant relevant experience or currently studying /previous qualifications in an allied health profession (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology or Occupational Therapy, or currently pursuing a late-stage degree in either field).
- Positive attitude and keen willingness to help children
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients, their families, and the therapy team.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
- A genuine passion for helping individuals with diverse therapeutic needs.
- Experience working with children and young people and their families.
- Training in trauma-informed care and cultural competence and/or demonstrated experience in using these models
For interest in this role, please email your CV and cover letter to keri@cabl.org.au
by ceo | Aug 18, 2023
About the organisation
Community Action for Better Living Inc. (CABL) is a not-for-profit community service based in Burwood NSW. CABL provides a Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS), Family Support Service and Meals on Wheels (MOW) to communities in the Inner West of Sydney. Our WDVCAS covers the Burwood and Bankstown Local Courts.
Our highly skilled and professional staff team provide trauma-informed, client-centred and culturally safe support to clients. Services are provided by phone, face-to-face at our centre, at the courts, through outreach services and community engagement.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Manager to lead the Burwood WDVCAS team and manage the daily activities of the service. The position reports to the CEO and is part of the leadership team of CABL.
The Manager is responsible for service delivery, staff supervision, budgeting, preparing reports and ensuring compliance with the funding agreement and related policy and procedure manuals.
Applicants must have expert knowledge and understanding of the dynamics, complexities and social and legal consequences of domestic and family violence (DFV). They must have knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice response to DFV including ADVO applications, criminal prosecutions and related legal matters, such as family law, care and protection, migration and victim’s compensation.
The successful applicant will have as a minimum a degree in social work or equivalent and extensive relevant experience. They will also possess excellent organisational, administrative, financial and management skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
This position is open to female applicants only. CABL considers being a woman to be a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s. 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
The preferred applicant will be required to have or undergo a Working with Children Check and a National Police Records Check.
The position is full-time 38 hours per week and is level 7 of the SCHCADS Award. Salary packaging is available.
Application process
It is recommended that applicants obtain a copy of the position description by visiting the CABL website www.cabl.org.au before submitting their application.
Applications addressing the key requirements outlined in this advert and the position description and including a current resume can be made by emailing info@cabl.org.au with the wording “Application for Manager Burwood WDVCAS” in the subject line.
For further information, contact the CABL CEO ceo@cabl.org.au
The closing date for applications is 5pm, Monday 4 September 2023
