Safe Steps is the only 24/7, family violence response centre in Victoria, providing a “state-wide entry point” for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence. Services include information and referral, crisis response, specialist family violence risk assessment, safety planning, Webchat, and access to supported crisis accommodation.
Our vision is safety, support and respect for all victim-survivors of domestic and family violence.
Our practice is trauma-informed and guided by evidence. We provide services to all victim-survivors and recognise that most of our work is dedicated to the needs of women and children which reflects the gendered nature of domestic and family violence.
The Senior Practitioner – Intake and Assessment will provide real time management of resources to meet demand, best practice leadership, supervision and coaching to staff working on the frontline of service.
The role also includes phone-based services to callers seeking information, referral, assessment and support in managing safety due to family violence as well as undertaking triage, brief and comprehensive family violence risk assessments and the planning of immediate crisis responses to manage caller safety. The position is based on a determined roster including evening and weekend hours.
You must be able to demonstrate the following:
• Bachelor of Social Work or an equivalent qualification, or a willingness to work towards an equivalent qualification
• Understanding of feminist theory and contemporary family violence practice including the gendered nature of violence
• Extensive experience in the provision of family violence response services, including experience leading a team in a social service setting
• Experience in undertaking comprehensive risks and needs assessments and risk management responses
• Completion of the Multi Agency Risk Assessment (MARAM) Framework training and a demonstrated understanding of its application in the context of Crisis Services or the willingness to undergo training at employment start
• Proven track record in working in team setting in a family violence, mental health, alcohol and drugs, child protection or disability setting
• Experience and confidence in managing risks including suicide, self-harm and child safety
• Understanding of federal and state-based legislation including child protection legislation relevant to service industry
• Understanding of intersectionality as it relates to diverse and marginalised populations experience and commitment to working with same
• Demonstrated ability to work in a challenging and demanding environment, managing competing demands, and maintaining composure in times of stress – employing effective engagement strategies with staff and with clients in crisis
• High level of resilience and self-care practices in place
• Willingness to commit to the living expression of Safe Steps values; courageous, feminist, empowering, inclusive, respectful, reflective
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence and Working with Children Check
• Willingness to undergo a National Police Check
• Completed Covid 19 vaccinations
Benefits
• Great remuneration and salary packaging options
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Flexible work hours
• Organisation-wide wellbeing programs
NOTE: This role is exempt from the provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 which would otherwise require the appointment to this position to be on a non-gender specific basis. Applications for this position will be considered from persons who identify as women (Exemption H135/2022).
Child Safety
Safe Steps is a child safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. All Safe Steps services, programs and practices are in compliance with Victoria’s Child Safe Standards.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to ensuring diversity, inclusion and equity are embedded throughout our organisation for the benefit of all our clients and our staff. We believe our people are our greatest asset and by supporting and incorporating their diverse talents, knowledge, perspectives and experiences, we can strengthen our relationships with the communities we work with. Our focus is on eliminating discrimination in the services we deliver and the workplace we provide. Being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports and enables equity, goes to the heart of our work and supports our strategic intent – “Building an organisation and culture that is supportive, responsive and sustainable”.
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• Submit your resume and cover letter
• Complete all application questions