Specialist Family Violence Practitioner

5 months ago


Coburg North, Australia The Salvation Army Full time

Number of Positions Available:

1

- Start your career with The Salvation Army today

- 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 one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
Why work with Salvos?

When you work for the Salvos you are making a difference to the community and lives of others. A career with purpose, where you can help society's most vulnerable as we care for people, create faith pathways, build healthy communities and work for justice.

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Specialist Family Violence Practitioner to provide outreach case management support to women and women with children who have experienced and/or are currently experiencing family violence. The Family Violence Services works with service users from a feminist perspective, aiming to empower and increase the safety of women and children.

Responsibilities include
- Effective relationships are established with clients that encourage self-determination and participation and uphold the principles of the National Family Violence Model of Care
- Ongoing assessment is made of the client’s issues, needs and circumstances from initial intake to exit
- Individual case plans are developed in collaboration with clients and include a range of interventions that address the needs or goals of clients
- Clients access holistic support services and establish community connections
- Progress of individual case plans are regularly monitored where needed action is taken to ensure the plan continues to meet client needs
- Service gaps are identified and recommendations for service delivery improvements are made to the Team Leader
- Key performance indicators are met in accordance with outcome measurement timeframes

This is a permanent full-time position, based in Coburg North, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 5.

What you will have
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work is essential
- Qualifications must align with the Mandatory Minimum Qualification Requirements for Specialist FV Workers (Recommendation 209)
- Experience working in the Family Violence Sector is desirable
- Experience in specialist family violence and child wellbeing highly desirable
- Demonstrated Case Management experience and skills
- Highly developed time management and ability to work autonomously with mínimal supervision required
- Advanced computer skills including experience in data/record management
- Full Driver’s License required

Benefits working at The Salvation Army
- Employees 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 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
- Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
- 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 value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_



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