Family Violence Crisis Specialist
1 day 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
We are looking for Part Time Family Violence Crisis Specialists to work overnight shifts
The Family Violence Crisis Specialist (Overnight) will work across our Brief Intervention, Intake and Assessment teams. As our Family Violence Crisis Specialist you will work as part of the Victorian state-wide Family Violence service, providing specialised first response and brief intervention case management to victim-survivors seeking safety from family violence. This role provides telephone-based family violence crisis intervention to clients who are at serious risk of harm due to family violence.
The Family Violence Crisis Specialist (Overnight) requires working overnight shifts between the hours of 8pm and 8am.
**PAY LEVEL**: SCHADS Level 5 - Pay Point 1 ($51)
**CONTRACT TYPE**: Permanent, Part Time (0.8 FTE)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Service Delivery
Provide telephone and web-based crisis intervention, information, advice, and referrals to victim survivors and service providers.
Deliver brief intervention case management when required and develop risk management plans in consultation with adult and child victim survivors.
Assess and respond to family violence risk using the MARAM Framework to support safety and recovery.
Professional Development and Continuous Improvement
Maintain and develop knowledge in family violence, feminist theory, intersectionality, and trauma-informed practice.
Engage in reflective practice, supervision, and professional debriefing.
**Skills and Experiences**:
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA - Essential
- Bachelor of Social Work or an equivalent qualification, or a willingness to work towards one.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the specialist family violence sector or working with individuals impacted by domestic, family, and sexual violence
- Strong understanding of the specialist family violence sector in Victoria.
- Experience in telephone counselling is advantageous.
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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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