Family Violence Response Practitioner

7 days ago


Sunshine, Australia Baptcare Full time

Full-time - 18-month Contract
Sunshine, VIC
**About us**:
Baptcare is a purpose driven and faith-based organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia, providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.
**About the role**:
Baptcare delivers Family Violence response interventions to a range of diverse cohorts in the community, providing therapeutic supports to adult and children victim survivors, as well as women who use force in their intimate relationships.
The Family Violence Response Practitioner delivers evidence-based family violence group programs, such as +SHIFT, which provides a 16-week program to women who use force in their intimate relationships. As a specialist Family Violence service, the program aligns with best practice, encompassing a focus on therapeutic group work, with a focus on group members’ motivations, intent, and consequences of their actions with regards to awareness of their use of force.
The Family Violence Response Practitioner will be part of an integrated team focused on therapeutic recovery and behavioural change, alongside an integrated team of therapeutic practitioners supporting victim survivor recovery, after violence ends.
**About You / Key selection criteria**:
Evidence-informed understanding of child development and the impact of trauma and violence on adults, children, and young people
Ability to utilise individual face to face therapeutic skills with adults
Be self-directed and work autonomously and demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills
Knowledge of information sharing in the context of family violence provisions and the child information sharing scheme, aligning with the MARAM Framework
Ability to undertake client centred therapeutic assessments and develop a therapeutic goal plan in partnership with the client that reflects the individual needs of the client
Ability to adjust to meet the changing situations of the client group while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through
Strong computer skills and use of full suite of Microsoft office
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation and problem-solving
Adaptable to changing environments while maintaining and promoting client-centred practices
Alignment and commitment to Baptcare’s Mission, Vision, and Values
**Essential Qualifications**:
Tertiary Qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or other relevant Human Services qualification and/or experience
Skills and experience relevant to Recommendation 209 requirements
For You
Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You’ll find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders.
Work with a supportive and dynamic team.
A competitive salary, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing.
Career and development opportunities.
Access to confidential counselling and support services.
Flexible working within a local community.
Be part of an organisation and a team that is driven to make a difference to the lives of our vulnerable community members.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Must be willing to undertake a National Crime Check.
COVID-19 Vaccinations per Baptcare’s Vaccination Policy
Driver’s Licence
Working With Children’s Check
At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.
Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.



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