Family Violence Crisis Specialist
20 hours ago
**Introduction**:
Safe Steps is the only 24/7, family violence response centre in Victoria, providing a “state-wide entry point” for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence. Services include information and referral, crisis response, specialist family violence risk assessment, safety planning, Webchat, and access to supported crisis accommodation.
Our vision is safety, support and respect for all victim-survivors of domestic and family violence.
Our practice is trauma-informed and guided by evidence. We provide services to all victim-survivors and recognise that most of our work is dedicated to the needs of women and children which reflects the gendered nature of domestic and family violence.
**Description**:
THE ROLE
The Family Violence Crisis Specialist - Brief Intervention will work as part of the Victorian state-wide Family Violence service, providing a specialist brief intervention case management response to adult and child victim-survivors accommodated by the service.
**PAY LEVEL**: SCHADS Level 5 - Pay Point 1 ($49.28)
**CONTRACT TYPE**: Full Time, Permanent
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure that services are delivered of high quality, and in line with the Code of Practice for Specialist Family Violence Services and the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management (MARAM) Framework
Ensure provision of a brief intervention case management response to adult and child victim survivors accommodated by Safe Steps
Develop risk management plans in consultation with victim-survivors that promote their safety & recovery from family violence. Work with victim-survivors to reach the goals identified therein
Assess and respond to family violence risk within the MARAM service delivery framework to support the safety of victim survivors
Contribute to project and other activities designed to improve the statewide family violence crisis response service
Participate in team activities, attend staff meetings when scheduled, and demonstrate a supportive approach to colleagues which contributes to the overall team effectiveness
**Skills and Experiences**:
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA - Essential
- Bachelor of Social Work or an equivalent qualification, or a willingness to work towards an equivalent qualification
- Demonstrated experience within the specialist family violence sector or working with those who have been impacted by domestic, family, and sexual violence (telephone counselling advantageous)
- Understanding of the specialist family violence sector in Victoria
- Demonstrated ability to work in a challenging and demanding environment, including working within agreed timeline parameters
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills including ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of cultural and social groups
- A current Working With Children Check and willingness to undergo a National Police Check.
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**Please note**:
- Applications must be submitted through the Safes Steps Jobs Portal unless another accessible method has been discussed.
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