Mps Practitioner

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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 this role matters

The Support and Safety Hubs (The Orange Door) have been created as a recommendation from The Royal Commission into Family Violence and Roadmap for Reform. They have been designed to ensure that women and children are safe from harm and families can easily access the supports they need.

The Hubs incorporates Family Violence and Child Wellbeing services and provide services for women, children, young people and older people experiencing family violence, and families in need of support with the care, wellbeing and development of children and young people. The Hub will also plan interventions for perpetrators that hold them to account, address the risk they pose and challenge their violence and abusive behaviour.

As a Support and Safety Hub Practitioner you will be responsible for the delivery of Men’s Perpetrator Services of the Support and Safety Hub.

This is a fixed-term part-time position, 30.4 hours per week, located in Morwell.

The role you could play
- Provide timely and active telephone response to men referred for using violence and controlling behaviour against women and children
- Referral to Men’s Behaviour Change programs and other men’s services, or community services as required
- Provide intake services for women and children escaping family violence
- Undertake a risk assessment of presenting issues for women and children experiencing family violence and develop safety plans
- Work collaboratively as part of an integrated practice approach working closely with Family Violence services [including Victoria Police], Child Wellbeing and Family Services agencies, the Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, Senior Child Protection Practitioner, Community Based Child Protection
- Develop and maintain networks with other agencies to enable clients to have access to all community resources

What you will bring- Relevant tertiary qualification that is at a Bachelor degree or higher level (Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 or above) or meets the eligibility requirements for applicants without a Bachelor of Social work or equivalent- Relevant experience in a social service environment- Working with Children Check- A current Victorian Drivers License is required- A willingness to undergo a National Police Check

What we offer
- Maybe 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 are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
- Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_