Churches of Christ, Children, Youth and Families, Hervey Bay
Permanent, Full-time Opportunity
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Our values encourage us to be accepting of differences and embrace all. Our size and variety offer you real choices and opportunities to grow your career.
We also offer:
- Salary-packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay;
- Five weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;
- Company car provided for all travel;
- Grants (for eligible employees) to assist in formal study;
- Access to online learning platforms to further develop your skills;
- Discounts through our large network of retail partners;
- Full-time staff can access Paid Day Off, one day per fortnight.
Established in 1930, We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations.
Active in the areas of children, youth and family services; community housing; retirement living; home care; and residential aged care services, we provide care and compassion to vulnerable people at different stages of their life journey. With over 200 Services in more than 100 communities, we positively impact around 45,000 lives a year.
About the role
As the Domestic and Family Violence Practitioner, you will contribute to the Child and Family Connect Service, which supports families with multiple or complex needs and who are at risk of entering the child protection system without appropriate support.
You will be working with vulnerable families across Hervey Bay, Bundaberg and Fraser Coast Region to support them to have a safe home environment free from violence. Your role will be to work closely with staff, mentoring and upskilling them, while supporting clients who experience DFV as well as working directly with clients who present with additional complexities.
Your daily duties will be diverse and will include:
- Providing leadership and advice to staff and families regarding domestic and family violence during initial referral, screening and during the course of ongoing case management;
- Conducting specialised risk assessments and safety planning;
- Coordinating the development of a single case plan in collaboration with the family, key community members and other service providers;
- Providing direct in-home support services to families, including after hours and on-call services as required;
- Working collaboratively across a wide range of key stakeholders.
This position has the potential to become Part Time working 4 days a week.
Remuneration for this role is $49.07 – $51.24 per hour commensurate with experience.
About you
You are an experienced DFV Practitioner who understands the importance of creating safe homes for families. You are recognised for your compassionate nature, approachability and well-developed communication and leadership skills.
Your experience and qualifications for the role should include:
- Degree qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or a related discipline;
- Applied knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, specifically the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act;
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with children and families exhibiting complex and multiple support needs, specifically in relation to domestic and family violence;
- Ability to engage effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples;
- Current driver’s licence;
- Possess or has the ability to acquire a, National Police Check and Blue Card (Working with Children) and Licensed Care Service (Child Protection).
Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.
Under Churches of Christ policy and/or the applicable public health directions, team members are required to be vaccinated for Covid-19. As part of the recruitment processes we ask that you provide evidence that your vaccination meets the requirements of Churches of Christ policy or the applicable public health direction.
To apply
To apply for this position please click the Apply Button. For further information, please contact Juanita Varley on 07 4152 0709.
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Applications will be assessed as received