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Family Violence Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


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Job Opportunity

The position available is for an experienced professional to work in the area of domestic and family violence. The role involves providing intake, counselling, court support and group work to individuals who have experienced domestic and family violence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conducting client intakes, including initial risk assessments and safety planning.
  • Providing domestic and family violence counselling, psychoeducation, and group work.
  • Supporting clients attending court in relation to domestic and family violence matters.
  • Assisting clients in identifying goals and immediate needs to increase safety, agency, and autonomy.
  • Advocating on behalf of clients, making referrals, assessing eligibility for safety upgrades and other practical support.
  • Participating in meetings and liaising with local stakeholders, e.g., Police, Child Safety, Corrections and Housing.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Understanding of the Domestic and Family Violence Act, Child Protection Act and Family Law Act and their impacts on families engaged in these systems.
  • Well-developed practice framework and ability to articulate it effectively.
  • Minimum of two years' experience in intake, risk assessment, safety planning, court support, psychoeducation, referral pathways, DVO assistance and group work.
  • Experience in trauma-informed care, crisis triage, and risk management.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage confronting situations.
  • Strong written work, including report writing, case notes, data collection, data entry and computer literacy.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to advocate for clients with statutory organisations.
  • Professional integrity when working with clients, colleagues and community stakeholders.
  • Ability to support and work with diverse families with complex needs.
Essential Requirements
  • Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social or Behavioural Science and eligibility for membership of APS, AASW, PACFA or ACA (mandatory).
  • Current QLD Working with Children Check or willingness to apply.
  • Evidence of Australian Work Rights.
  • Current Police Check (within the last three months).
  • A current driver's licence.
Why Choose This Role?

Competitive remuneration package, salary packaging options, and opportunities for growth and development.