Family Violence Response Practitioner

Family Violence Response Practitioner

Full-time - Fixed term contract to 30 June 2028

Sunshine, VIC

About us:

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia.  Together with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.

About the role:

Baptcare delivers Family Violence response interventions to a range of diverse cohorts in the community, providing therapeutic supports to adult and children victim survivors, as well as women who use force in their intimate relationships.

The Family Violence Response Practitioner delivers evidence-based family violence group programs, such as Positive SHIFT (Supports Healing and Innovated Forward Thinking), which provides a 16-week program to women who use force in their intimate relationships. As a specialist Family Violence service, the program aligns with best practice, encompassing a focus on therapeutic group work, with a focus on group members' motivations, intent, and consequences of their actions with regards to awareness of their use of force.

The Family Violence Response Practitioner will be part of an integrated team focused on therapeutic recovery and behavioural change, alongside an integrated team of therapeutic practitioners supporting victim survivor recovery, after violence ends.

About You / Key selection criteria:

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of therapeutic models and theories to develop interventions that enable positive change
• Evidence-informed understanding of child development and the impact of trauma and violence on adults, children, and young people
• Ability to utilise individual face to face therapeutic skills with adults
• Be self-directed and work autonomously and demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills
• Knowledge of information sharing in the context of family violence provisions and the child information sharing scheme, aligning with the MARAM Framework
• Ability to undertake client centred therapeutic assessments and develop a therapeutic goal plan in partnership with the client that reflects the individual needs of the client
• Ability to adjust to meet the changing situations of the client group while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through
• Strong computer skills and use of full suite of Microsoft office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation and problem-solving
• Adaptable to changing environments while maintaining and promoting client-centred practices
• Alignment and commitment to Baptcare's Mission, Vision, and Values

Essential Qualifications:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or other relevant Human Services qualification and/or experience.
• Skills and experience relevant to Recommendation 209 requirements

Please Note: All qualifications must be in alignment with the mandatory minimum qualification requirement, via one of the available employment pathways in Social Work, Psychology or other relevant Human Services qualification. This aligned to Recommendation 209 from the Royal Commission in Family Violence. Below is the Safe and Equal tool to enter details to ensure you qualify or map training pathways to work towards qualification:

For additional information on Recommendation 209 see the website: Mandatory minimum qualifications for specialist family violence practitioners | )

For You

Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You'll find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders.

Further, the successful candidate will receive:

• Work with a supportive and dynamic team.
• A competitive salary, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing.
• Career and development opportunities.
• Access to confidential counselling and support services.
• Flexible working within a local community.
• Be part of an organisation and a team that is driven to make a difference to the lives of our vulnerable community members.

How to Apply

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Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• Applicants must have Victorian Driver's Licence.
• Must be willing to undertake a National Crime Check.
• COVID-19 Vaccinations per Baptcare's Vaccination Policy
• Working With Children's Check

At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.

Baptcare (VIC, TAS) is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA, to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.