Sunshine Coast Domestic Violence Specialist

3 days ago

Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia beBeePractitioner Full time $77,600 - $98,320

Centacare is a values-based organisation committed to providing services to the entire community, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender or ability. We have a workforce of over 3,000 people, plus volunteers, operating in more than 200 locations, supporting tens of thousands of people each year.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Practitioner to join our team on the Sunshine Coast for a 12-month contract. In this role, you will be working across state funded domestic violence programs, providing intake, counselling, court support and group work to individuals who have experienced domestic and family violence.

  • 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.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Client intake, risk assessment and safety planning.
  • Domestic and family violence counselling, psychoeducation, and group work.
  • Court support for clients attending court in relation to domestic and family violence matters.
  • Supporting individuals to increase their safety, agency, and autonomy.
  • Advocating on behalf of clients experiencing violence and abuse.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
  • 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.
Benefits:

We offer a competitive remuneration package and salary packaging options to increase your take home pay by up to $15,900.

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