Family Violence Applicant Practitioner
4 weeks ago
Support individuals who have experienced family violence through assessment and referral.
**Your new company**
Established in 2014, this independent statutory body provides services and facilities to Victoria's courts. They are currently seeking a number of Social Workers with experience in Family Violence to work full time fixed term contract until June 2023.
**Your new role**
The FVAP works with registrars, police prosecutors, lawyers and court support services at the court premises, will liaise with community-based support services, and may be required to provide information in a courtroom. FVAP will establish and maintain relationships with community agencies and support services so effective referrals are made to ensure the safety of family violence applicants. The FVAP will also be required to support the continuous improvement of the response to family violence. Your new role will also require you to:
- Conduct risk assessments and develop safety plans for clients who have experienced family violence, and provide information and referrals to ongoing supports, case management and programs to address safety counselling and other needs as appropriate.
- Consider the needs of children in risk assessment and make appropriate referrals and links with child protection services as appropriate.
- Initiate and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including liaising with legal services (duty or external), police prosecution and the court registry as required to support victim survivors and children.
- Contribute to and represent at regular meetings and committees with internal and external stakeholders
- Maintain accurate, confidential client records including managing information sharing, privacy, confidentiality and consent.
- Prepare reports as required for management regarding services provided (including data of persons supported, support given, referrals made), external communications and meetings attended.
**What you'll need to succeed**
In order to be successful in this role you will have extensive experience working with clients who have a variety of complex needs, either as a Social Worker or Case Manager. In addition, you will possess the following:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, social sciences, or other related field is highly desirable, in addition to demonstrated strong experience working in the family violence service system.
- Demonstrated experience and skills in the provision of support, crisis containment, risk assessment, and case coordination.
- Effective communication skills including the ability to deliver information in a concise and grammatically correct manner.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
- Ability to pick up new systems and learn new concepts quickly.
**What you'll get in return**
In return for your skills and expertise, you will work in a supportive and rewarding environment where you will have the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of individuals experiencing family violence. You will be paid an hourly rate. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced family violence specialist to work in a temporary capacity until the end of June 2023. Whilst this is a locum position it may lead to other opportunities within the organisation.
**What you need to do now**
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Shannon Seers
03 9946 3560
**LHS 297508** #2756112
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