Specialist Family Violence Children’s Practitioner

The Salvation Army

Coburg North, VIC, Australia
Base: in accordance with social, community, home c...
Child-centred case management
Trauma-informed therapeutic support
Safety planning and risk assessment
The Salvation Army offers specialised support to women and children impacted by family violence through accommodation, counselling, and behavioural programs

Job Summary

  • The Salvation Army offers specialised support to women and children impacted by family violence through accommodation, counselling, and behavioural programs.
  • This part-time role involves delivering therapeutic interventions and case management to promote healing and recovery for children within a safe and nurturing environment.
  • Employees receive benefits including salary packaging, paid parental leave, purchased leave schemes, access to wellness initiatives, ongoing training, and a rewarding purpose-driven career.

Matching Summary

The Salvation Army offers specialised support to women and children impacted by family violence through accommodation, counselling, and behavioural programs.

Salary

Base: In accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award Level 5; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free plus $2,650 meal entertainment benefit, paid parental leave, purchased leave scheme, wellness initiatives

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Child-centred case management
  • Trauma-informed therapeutic support
  • Safety planning and risk assessment
  • Collaboration with health and education services
  • Group and whole-family therapeutic interventions

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with diverse and complex family needs
  • Strong intake and crisis response skills
  • Advocacy for victim-survivor children
  • Documentation and guidance in child-focused practice
  • Compassionate and purpose-driven workplace culture

Key Requirements

  • Tertiary qualification in social work or related field
  • Mandatory Minimum Qualification for Specialist Family Violence Workers
  • Experience supporting children and families impacted by trauma
  • Current VIC Driver Licence
  • Employee Working with Children Check

Work Rights

Employee Working with Children Check and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check required

Tailored Resume

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