Centacare Family and Relationship Services (CFRS) is a non-profit community organisation that supports the strengthening of family and community relationships, particularly where there is vulnerability and disadvantage. Our services are available to the entire community regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender or ability.
We strive to deliver professional and accountable services whilst empowering our clients to find solutions and achieve their goals.
The Role:
CFRS is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified professional to work within our state funded Regional Domestic and Family Violence Service and the Domestic Violence Court Support program for women in Hervey Bay and Maryborough Courts.
This is a fixed term, part time position until 30/06/2025, working 30hrs per week. The role will be primarily located in Hervey Bay.
The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for delivering crisis intervention, risk assessment, Supporting aggrieved through Court Support, Intake, safety planning, group work, co-facilitating psychoeducational groups and brief solution focused counselling to women.
You are encouraged to apply for the position if you:
- be a highly effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills;
- demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and integrity in working with clients, colleagues, and community stakeholders;
- contribute to a culture of open practice and adhere to CFRS’ ‘Safe Hands’ philosophy of professional practice;
- work to provide equitable services for clients; and
- be available for some after-hours work when necessary.
Skills and Experience:
- ideally a minimum of 2 years’ front-line practice in the domestic violence service sector;
- knowledge of Domestic Violence Legislation, Child Safety Legislation and the Family Law Act;
- well-developed written work including case notes, data collection, data entry and computer literacy skills;
- a well-developed practice framework and experience in crisis intervention, risk management and safety planning.
Essential requirements for the role:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social or Behavioural Sciences, from a recognised tertiary institution (including eligibility for membership of APS, AASW, PACFA or similar recognised professional association);
- A well-developed domestic and family violence practice framework and demonstrated skills and experience in crisis intervention and risk management, safety planning, counselling, group work and trauma informed practice;
- Ability to work within the ethos of the Catholic Church, which includes the principals of Catholic Social Teaching;
- A current driver’s licence, current (or eligibility for) Qld Working with Children Check – ‘Blue Card’ and evidence of Australian Work Rights to confirm citizenship or a visa holder is required;
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Check;
- Proof of COVID vaccination.
Remuneration:
Remuneration for this position is paid in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award, commencing at minimum level 5.1.
In addition, you will have the option to take advantage of our generous salary packaging options to increase your take home pay.
Applications close 16th October 2022
Please provide a resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the role, including examples of the skills and experience required above.
For more information please contact Patricia Gorman, Area Manager at [email protected]
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people (0 – 18 years) and/or vulnerable adults. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or vulnerable adults.