Casual Specialist Family Violence Practitioner

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We are currently seeking a Casual Specialist Family Violence Practitioner to be a part of the Rapid Response Team.

Why work with us

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.

Bayside Peninsula Family Violence Programs and Services operates across multiple sites to deliver high quality services to women and children who are experiencing, at risk of experiencing or recovering from Family Violence in the Bayside Peninsula Area. Bayside Peninsula Family Violence Programs and Services works with service users from a feminist perspective, aiming to empower and increase the safety of women and children. All staff are required to work within a trauma informed practice environment, and 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

We are currently seeking a Casual Specialist Family Violence Practitioner to be a part of the Rapid Response Team. This position will deliver high quality, safe and effective crisis responses to women, children and families seeking support and safety through Bayside Peninsula Family Violence Programs and Services.

You will successfully
- Respond to women and children presenting in crisis and deliver crisis responses, service planning, targeted interventions, and coordinated referrals
- Providing outreach support to women and children in Emergency Accommodation
- Provide interim support to women and children experiencing family violence
- Identify, assess and prioritise risk and needs of women and children
- Respond to referral received from The Orange Door, Bayside Peninsula
- Submit requests to Team Leader for allocation into case management services for women and children
- Work collaboratively with Victoria Police and other community organisations and stakeholders

This is a casual position based in Windsor, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 5.

You will have
- A Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent formal learning*
- Experience working in the family violence sector is highly desirable
- Experience working in the child wellbeing sector is desirable
- Highly developed time management and work prioritisation skills
- Advanced computer skills including experience in data and record management
- A current Victorian Drivers Licence
- Valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check
- Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- 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

*Minimum mandatory qualifications requirements
- The minimum mandatory qualifications requirements are in place in Victoria and have been since the 1st of July 2021. They are available on

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Position Description request: R29617 Casual Specialist Family Violence Practitioner - Rapid Response Team
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