Women’s Wellbeing Practitioner
Centre Against Domestic Abuse
POSITION PURPOSE
The Women’s Wellbeing Hub Practitioner is responsible for offering intake support, providing information and referrals, as well as offering counselling and facilitating support groups, projects and community education for women who are accessing the Women’s Wellbeing Hub program.
- Classification: Level 5 Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Industry Award 2010
- Employment Status: Up to 65.25 hours per fortnight. Salary Packaging is available. One-year contract.
- Work Location: The Practitioner will be required to work at CADA-designated locations in Moreton Bay including Caboolture, Redcliffe and Strathpine
- Accountability: The position reports to the Manager of the Women’s Wellbeing Hub Team
- Hours of Work: CADA’s hours of operation are 8 am to 5 pm.
ABOUT US
The Centre Against Domestic Abuse (CADA) is a community organisation funded by the Queensland Government to respond to adults and children affected by domestic and family violence. We provide counselling and crisis/court support, safety planning and referrals. CADA is active in early intervention, prevention strategies and advocacy to end domestic and family violence, in partnership with government and organisations working in the sector. We operate from offices at Caboolture, Redcliffe and Strathpine.
OUR VISION
To eliminate domestic and family violence, in partnership with government and other organisations.
OUR MISSION
To use a feminist philosophy when responding to domestic and family violence through the provision of safe, accessible and appropriate crisis support services and prevention education within our community.
OUR OBJECTIVES
- To provide physical, emotional, psychological support for all victims of domestic and family violence and provide a referral service for perpetrators within the Moreton Bay region and surrounds.
- To initiate a comprehensive community education programs to improve community awareness of domestic and family violence legislation and misconceptions surrounding the social and political beliefs about domestic violence.
- To encourage acknowledgment by the community of the criminality of domestic and family violence by focusing on the social, emotional, and economic ramifications for both victims and the wider community.
- To research, develop and implement preventative and responsive strategies to domestic and family violence within the Moreton Bay region and surrounds.
- To nurture and develop support networks relevant to victims and advocate on behalf of victims to facilitate their access to other services.
- To advocate for the establishment and maintenance of emergency and crisis services within the Moreton Bay region and surrounds.
- To advocate and facilitate an integrated response to domestic and family violence by all agencies (government and non-government) within the Moreton Bay region and surrounds.
ABOUT THE ROLE
CADA encourages applicants from a variety of backgrounds, we value a diverse workforce and pride ourselves on inclusivity. We offer internal employment and development opportunities.
The Women’s Wellbeing Intake Practitioner provides intake support, information, and referral, as well as offering counselling and facilitating support groups, projects and community education for women who are recovering from their experiences of trauma due to domestic and family violence.
QUALIFICATION
Possess a tertiary qualification in social services, counselling and or other related field with experience in a similar role.
REQUIREMENTS
- Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of innovative therapeutic intervention practices particularly with those who have experienced or witnessed domestic and family violence
- Demonstrated experience in providing information, advocacy, advice, referral, specialist counselling and support to women
- Demonstrated experience in group facilitation and community education within a trauma informed counselling framework.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Offer welcoming, engaging, and responsive first contact for families, professionals and community seeking information, advice, support and referrals.
- Conduct initial screenings, risk and needs assessments and provide information, advice, and referrals to relevant community support.
- Deliver specialist therapeutic counselling, support and advocacy for women experiencing domestic and family violence in Moreton Bay.
- Facilitate therapeutic groups and workshops to improve social connections, health and wellbeing, while maintaining clear referral pathways and collaborative partnerships with stakeholders.
- Provide comprehensive support to women experiencing domestic and family violence in Moreton Bay through face to face, phone and online platforms.
- Work across the whole of the organisation and all programs to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.
- Comply with CADA policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate client records and other data as required by CADA and funding body.
- Report to and receive supervision from the Manager and Coordinator of the Women’s Wellbeing Team and CADA CEO.
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Tertiary qualifications relevant to the position and significant demonstrated experience of early intervention and primary prevention of domestic and family violence. This will include a working knowledge and understanding of the Queensland Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 and the dynamics of domestic and family violence.
- Ability to work in a demanding multi-disciplinary team environment to address the needs of women and families experiencing domestic and family violence, demonstrating a composed and reliable manner with minimal supervision. Proactively manage workload to a high standard.
- Demonstrated analytical skills including the ability to solve complex problems and interpret information along with experience, knowledge and skills in client-centred, strength-based counselling using trauma-informed practice.
- Proven experience in building the capacity of individuals through support, advocacy and a sound understanding of local community referral pathways.
- Demonstrated high-level interpersonal, conflict resolution and communication skills (verbal and written) including computer literacy (MS Office Suite, Desktop).
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and a sound knowledge and understanding the issues which impact diverse communities in contemporary society.
REQUIREMENTS
- National Criminal History Check, police check and police vetting
- Must inform CADA of any Domestic and Family Violence applications or orders naming you as respondent (current or in the past)
- Blue Card for Working with Children (Queensland)
- Current Queensland Driver’s Licence
COVID 19 vaccination policy. All CADA employees are required to have received two doses and a booster of a TGA-approved COVID-19 vaccine OR have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status prior to securing this role.
To apply please submit a CV and maximum 2 page response to the selection criteria.
Contact:
Jae – Coordinator Operations and Compliance