Specialist Family Violence Practitioner

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Coburg North, Victoria, Australia
Remuneration in accordance with social, community,...
Trauma-informed crisis case management
Family violence risk assessment
Child safety and wellbeing expertise
The role involves providing expert, trauma-informed crisis case management to women and children experiencing family violence during their stay in a short-term refuge

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing expert, trauma-informed crisis case management to women and children experiencing family violence during their stay in a short-term refuge.
  • Candidates must be skilled in conducting comprehensive risk assessments and co-developing client-led case plans to support progress toward safety and independence.
  • The organization offers salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal entertainment allowances and generous paid parental leave.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing expert, trauma-informed crisis case management to women and children experiencing family violence during their stay in a short-term refuge.

Salary

Remuneration in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award Level 5; Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 tax-free + $2,650 meal entertainment; Generous paid parental leave and purchased leave scheme available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Trauma-informed crisis case management
  • Family violence risk assessment
  • Child safety and wellbeing expertise
  • Victim survivor support services
  • Case plan development and implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in refuge or crisis accommodation
  • Strong professional judgement and empathy
  • Ability to work autonomously in high-risk environments
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary team skills

Key Requirements

  • Tertiary qualification in Social Work (essential)
  • Qualifications aligned with Mandatory Minimum Qualification Requirements for Specialist Family Violence Workers
  • Current Victorian Driver Licence
  • Employee Working with Children Check
  • Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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