DFV Practitioner

DFV Practitioner role at Archdiocese of Brisbane

Centacare, an Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, is a values-based organisation, committed to providing services to the entire community. Centacare has a workforce of more than 3,000, plus volunteers, and operates in more than 200 locations, supporting tens of thousands of people each year. Client-centred care, facilitated through a range of practice governance measures, is foundational to consistent, high-quality service delivery and continuous improvement in safety, quality and cost effectiveness as well as improvements in client and staff satisfaction.

We are currently seeking an experienced Domestic and Family Violence Practitioner to join our team on the Sunshine Coast for a 12-month contract. In this role, you will be working across a number of state-funded domestic violence programs providing intake, counselling, court support and group work to individuals who have experienced domestic and family violence. This role may also involve some colocation with Queensland police but will be dependent on operational needs. You will be partnering with victim survivors of domestic violence using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to support and empower them to thrive in a future free of violence and abuse.

• Completing client intakes, including initial risk assessment and safety planning.
• Provision of domestic and family violence counselling, psychoeducation, and group work.
• Supporting clients attending court in relation to domestic and family violence matters.
• Supporting individuals to identify their goals and immediate needs in order to assist them to increase their safety, agency, and autonomy.
• Advocating on behalf of clients experiencing violence and abuse, making suitable referrals, assessing eligibility for safety upgrades as well as other forms of practical assistance.
• Participating in meetings and liaising with local stakeholders, e.g., Police, Child Safety, Corrections and Housing.

• Demonstrated understanding of the Domestic and Family Violence Act, Child Protection Act and Family Law Act and the impacts on families engaged in these systems.
• Effective articulation of a well-developed practice framework.
• Minimum of two years' experience managing intake, risk assessment and safety planning, court support, psychoeducation, referral pathways, DVO assistance and group work.
• Knowledge, skills and experience in the provision of trauma informed care, triaging crisis, a strong understanding of risk management.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and manage confronting situations.
• Well-developed written work including report writing, case notes, data collection, data entry and computer literacy skills.
• Highly effective communication, with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to advocate for our clients' needs with other statutory organisations/departments.
• A high degree of professionalism and integrity in working with clients, colleagues, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to support and work with diverse families with complex needs.

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social or Behavioural Science and eligibility for membership of APS, AASW, PACFA or ACA are mandatory.
• Current QLD Working with Children Check - or willingness to apply.
• Evidence of Australian Work Rights.
• Current Police Check (within the last three months).
• A current driver's licence.

We offer competitive remuneration under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award Level 5. Salary packaging options are available to increase your take-home pay where applicable.