Community Violence Prevention Specialist

2 weeks ago

South Hedland, Western Australia Communicare Full time
About Communicare

At Communicare, our mission is to create strong, safe, and inclusive communities. We are a leading provider of people-focused support services, with a passion for delivering high-quality support that makes a real difference in people's lives.

We have been serving the community since 1977, and in May 2020, we became the custodian of White Ribbon Australia, establishing a national footprint for the organisation. Our values – Hope, Opportunity, Perseverance, and Equality – remain at the very heart of everything we do.

About the Role

This fixed-term full-time position offers a unique opportunity to join our Community Safety and Wellbeing team based in Hedland. As a Program Facilitator, you will be responsible for developing and delivering a range of services to support men who choose to use violence and/or abuse cease their use of these behaviours while maximising the safety of women, young people, and children.

The salary for this role is approximately $95,000 per annum, reflecting the skills and experience required for this challenging and rewarding position. Generous NFP salary packaging opportunities are available, allowing you to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum.

Key Responsibilities
  • Developing and delivering programs to support men who use violence and abuse to cease their behaviour.
  • Providing high-level risk assessment, safety planning, individual and group work, case management to clients across the lifespan.
  • Applying current knowledge of developmental and psychosocial issues to assess clients and refer effectively if deemed necessary.
  • Managing individual and difficult group dynamics and difficult behaviour, including managing crisis and emotional distress.
  • Advocating, negotiating, and working as part of a team to achieve positive outcomes for clients.
Requirements
  • Able to develop rapport, be non-judgmental, and provide a high level of service to clients.
  • Ability to apply current knowledge of developmental and psychosocial issues to assess clients and refer effectively if deemed necessary.
  • Skills in managing individual and difficult group dynamics and difficult behaviour.
  • Skills in advocacy, negotiation, and teamwork.
  • Demonstrated high-level time management and task management skills, and ability to work under limited direction.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination (three doses where eligible).
  • Satisfactory Police clearance (not older than 6 months from the issue date).
  • Unrestricted drivers' licence.
  • Current Working With Children Check (or willing to apply for one).
  • Current senior first aid certificate (or willing to undertake first aid training).
Benefits
  • Opportunity to be part of an organisation making a real difference in people's lives.
  • Generous NFP salary packaging opportunities.
  • Extra Leave - 5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part-time).
  • Paid parental leave policy.
  • Family Domestic Violence and Abuse (FDVA) leave, financial assistance, and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents.
  • Discounted Health Insurance with HBF.
  • Free, confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program.
  • A COVID-safe workplace.
  • Annual Flu Vaccination Program.

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