About Bethany:
At Bethany we value people and build upon their strengths. We are innovative and for over 150 years we have been supporting individuals within the community by developing new ways of working to make a difference. We have a broad range of programs from providing early childhood education and care through our 22 Kindergartens, to tailored community services to support children and families wellbeing.
About the role:
Bethany is excited to advertise for the role of Family Violence (Men’s) Intake Practitioner – Barwon Orange Door. This is a full time, ongoing position, reporting to the Team Leader. This position is responsible for the provision of a practice response for the Specialist Family Violence (Men’s) Intake response at the Barwon Orange Door and access points across the Barwon Area. This role plays an active role in the Barwon area’s front entry point for family violence and child and family wellbeing, working closely with other program areas to ensure service continuity and seamless access for families requiring support.
The core purpose of this role is to provide intake screening, triage, and assessment of all male family perpetrators who are referred to the Barwon Orange Door. This is a key component of the statewide integrated family violence reforms and has been designed to ensure that men who choose to use violence have timely access to a full range of services through earlier intake and assessment.
Key responsibilities:
- With general guidance from senior practitioners deliver screening and triage, assessment, crisis responses, service planning, target interventions, allocation and coordinated referral.
- Deliver services and support via phone and outreach at client’s home or other sites.
- Access (as required) information from the Central Information Point (CIP) to enable a stronger risk assessment of male perpetrators of family violence.
- Support the delivery of coordinated and integrated responses to children and families in need of support and to perpetrators of all forms of family violence, drawing on the Integrated Practice Framework, Hub Operational Guidelines, Service Specifications and relevant risk assessment tools and frameworks.
About you:
- Meets the Mandatory Minimum Qualifications for Family Violence: https://www.vic.gov.au/mandatory-minimum-qualifications-specialist-family-violence-practitioners
- Understanding of the gendered nature of family violence, the impact for women, children and families, and men’s accountability work.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and prioritise risks and needs of clients in a whole of family approach.
- Competent in self-management and solution focused.
- Contributes to the development of processes and systems to improve quality of service.
What we offer:
- A diverse and inclusive environment
- Flexible working arrangements
- Salary Packaging
- Employee Assistance Program
How to apply:
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please follow the steps below:
- Visit our ‘Current Vacancies’ page on our website (www.bethany.org.au/employment), click on the relevant position title and download a copy of the position description for this role. The position description includes the Key Selection Criteria that must be addressed in your application.
- Send your resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria to: [email protected] by 9:00am Monday 3 October 2022.
In order to comply with mandatory Child Safety Standards, all employment is subject to a valid and current Police Check and Working with Children Check.
Bethany values and celebrates diversity and is working to create a team of people who reflect the diverse community we support. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+ and culturally diverse people as well as those living with a disability and those looking to return to the workforce following a break in their career are encouraged to apply for our roles.