Specialist Family Violence Practitioner

3 months ago


Windsor, Australia The Salvation Army Full time

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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

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 and proactive Specialist Family Violence Practitioner to deliver assessment, crisis responses, service planning, targeted interventions and referrals to women, and women with children, who have experienced and/ or are currently experiencing family violence.

The successful applicant will also be required to provide interim support and outreach in the community and motels as required, and respond to referrals coming into the program including from The Orange Door, Safe Steps and self-referrals.

Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a Max-Term (until September 2025), full-time position based in Windsor, Victoria. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Award Level 5.

You will successfully- Establish relationships with clients that encourage self-determination and participation.- Provide ongoing assessment of the client’s issues, needs and circumstances from initial intake to exit.- Assist clients to access holistic support services and establish community connections, and where needed are assisted through advocacy with service providers.- Monitor and review regularly the progress and outcomes of individual case plans.- Identify risks to clients, staff and The Salvation Army and bring them to the attention of the Team Leader.- Identify service gaps and make recommendations for service delivery improvements.

You will have- A tertiary qualification in Social Work or equivalent (essential).- A current Victorian Employee Working with Children Check.- A current Victorian Driver Licence.- Experience working in the family violence sector (desirable).- Experience in specialist family violence and/ or child wellbeing work(highly desirable).- Demonstrated crisis response experience and skills.- Highly developed time management and work prioritisation skills with an ability to work autonomously with mínimal supervision required.- Advanced computer skills including experience in data and record management.

What we offer

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;- NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)-
- Flexible working conditions-
- Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits-
- Paid parental leave - 12 weeks-
- Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme-
- Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity-
- Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes-
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;-
- Opportunity for career development;-
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members-
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contributionHow to Apply
- 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 value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_



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