Child Protection Co Located Specialist Family

4 weeks ago

Frankston, Australia The Salvation Army Full time

Number of Positions Available:

1

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Why this role matters

The Salvation Army Australia’s Family Violence Stream provides a wide range of services around the country to support women and women with children impacted by family and domestic violence. We offer refuge, children’s and parenting services, counselling, support, men’s programs, accommodation and advice to women and children who are experiencing, or who have experienced, family violence.

About the role

We are seeking a values driven Senior Specialist Family Violence Practitioner who will have extensive knowledge of family violence. This position is responsible for providing operational and strategic advice to Child Protection practitioners and their managers who undertake investigations of families where a child is or may be in need of protection due to family violence.

The position will assist Child Protection in the planning and conduct of investigations and support the development of plans that aim to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. The Senior Specialist Family Violence Practitioner will works collaboratively with the Child Protection Senior Managers and Practitioners to provide effective service delivery and support.

You will successfully
- Support and promote improved understanding of the perpetrator’s risk, pattern of coercive control and its impact on children and the ability of the protective parent to safely parent;
- Support and guide PUV and Victim Survivor risk assessment restore and enhance safe, child-centered parenting; and
- Use this knowledge to assist Child Protection achieve the following improved outcomes for the service system and for the families reported to Child Protection.
- Increase safety and stability for families;
- Reduce the risk of harm to children;
- Safely reduce the incidence of re-reports to Child Protection and the number of children placed in out of home care;

This is a part-time (30.4 hrs per week), max-term (1 year from start dates) position, located in Frankston and Cheltenham sites, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Level 6 award.

You will have
- Expert knowledge of local family violence support services and approaches in the local area.
- A minimum of three years’ experience working in the family violence service system, preferably with supervisory experience.
- An Undergraduate Degree in Social Work / Social Science or related community services discipline is essential.
- A national police record check is required
- A valid driver’s license is mandatory.
- A current Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required and will need to be provided prior to commencement of employment by the applicant. Currency will need to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.
- We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._

What we offer
- Flexible working conditions
- (Maybe eligible to) NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
- We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
- We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
- Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_

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