Cyps Family Violence Officer

4 days ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

The Child and Youth Protection Services (CYPS) Family Violence Officer/Clinician will be required to work closely with CYPS operations and relevant community/justice agencies to improve collaboration and sharing of information in relation to children and young people at risk or experiencing family violence. The role will also be responsible for undertaking relevant family violence risk assessments to inform appropriate coordination between CYPS operations and community/justice agencies.

The functions of CYPS Family Violence Officer/Clinician include:

- Providing specialist family violence input/support to CYPS Operations.
- Working across operations to ensure best practices in service provision to children and young people experiencing family violence.
- Proactively coordinate, record, and share information between operations and key stakeholders in relation to child and young people experiencing family violence.
- Representing CYPS operations in multi-agency family violence forums.
- Provide specialist advice/knowledge to internal and external providers in relation to children and young people experiencing family violence.
- Collates and enters information into CYPS case management system to support clear and concise case coordination tracking.

**Eligibility/Other Requirements**:

- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the _Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011_ is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)
- A demonstrated understanding of the impact on children and young people experiencing family violence, including associated risks, and interventions.
- Relevant qualifications e.g., in Social Work, Psychology, Social Welfare, Social Science or related disciplines. (Essential qualifications for HP4 CYPS Family Violence Clinician).
- At least five years practical experience working within the family violence sector.
- Current Driver’s Licence.

Position will be filled at either HP4 if successful applicant has experience and relevant qualification or SOGC if applicants has experience but no relevant qualification.

**How to Apply**:Please submit a written response to the Selection Criteria located in the Position Description along with a curriculum vitae and details of two referees. Please ensure that one of the referees is your current or immediate past supervisor.

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**Note**:
This is a temporary position available immediately for 12 months with the possibility of permanency.



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