Specialist Family Violence Practitioner

Number of Positions Available:

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Provide outreach case management support to women and women with children experiencing family violence who reside in the Bayside Peninsula area.

Why this role matters

The Salvation Army Australia’s Family Violence Stream provides a wide range of services around the country to support women and women with children impacted by family and domestic violence. We offer refuge, children’s and parenting services, counselling, support, men’s programs, accommodation and advice to women and children who are experiencing, or who have experienced, family violence.

Southern Family Violence Programs and Services works with service users from a feminist perspective, aiming to empower and increase the safety of women and children. Family Violence Services staff are required to work within a trauma informed practice environment, all staff are expected to work creatively towards ensuring that the safety and support needs of all women and children accessing the services are the first priority.

About the role

As the Specialist Family Violence Practitioner - Case Management Team you will provide outreach case management support to women and women with children experiencing family violence who reside in the Bayside Peninsula area

You will successfully
- Carry a caseload of up to 13 cases
- Support women and children referred via Risk Assessment and Management Panels (RAMP)
- Manage intake and assessment in accordance with a team roster
- Respond to women and children presenting in crisis
- Work collaboratively with Victoria Police and other community organisations and stakeholders
- Facilitate therapeutic support groups as required
- Attend relevant network meetings

We have several full time fixed term positions (12 months) with possibility of extension dependent. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Social worker, SACS VIC Lvl 5 - Social Wkr CII award.

You will have
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work / Social Sciences or related fields is essential
- Experience working in the family violence sector is desirable
- Knowledge of the physical, emotional, psychological and behavioural impact of trauma and abuse
- Understands and applies FDV models, approaches, theories and practices when dealing with clients
- Demonstrates knowledge of FDV including context, principles, philosophies, policies, regulations and legislation
- A current and valid VIC Driver's Licence
- Current and Valid VIC Employee Working with Children Check
- We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._

What we offer
- Flexible working conditions
- (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

ENQUIRIES

For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Leah Astone on
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- 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_