Specialist Family Violence Practitioner – Women’s Refuge Quantum Support Services

JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE ROLE – .

  • Provide direct service delivery to women and children residing in the refuge who are experiencing or escaping from family violence. 
  • Provide a safe residential service for women and women with children. 
  • Ensuring that service users and their children have access to community resources. 
  • Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop, monitor and review safety plans. 
  • Contribute to an integrated approach to service delivery for clients accessing the service. 

BENEFITS – What Quantum offer;

  • Location – Latrobe Valley | Flexible working arrangements supported 
  • Job Security – 1EFT ongoing (38hrs per week) 
  • Salary – SCHADS Award Level 5 | $88,700 + Superannuation | Annual indexation | Portable long service leave | Leave opportunities.  
  • Mobile phone and resources applicable to the role; 
  • Personal Growth | Training & professional development | Supervision & support 
  • Promotional opportunities within the Organisation; 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE – 

  • An understanding of the social and political issues impacting on women and children escaping family violence.  
  • The ability to identify and assess family violence risk, safety plan and prioritise safety of women and children. 
  • Previous experience in crisis intervention and assessment with strong conflict resolution skills. 
  • Valid Victorian Driver’s Licence |Working With Children Check |Police Check 
  • *Minimum of Bachelor in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Family Therapy or substantial experience in a related field.  *Family Safe Victoria‘s Minimum Mandatory Qualifications Requirements were introduced on 1st July, 2021 and further details are available at https://safeandequal.org.au/working-in-family-violence/minimum-qualifications/.   

**Quantum is exempt under section 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 to only employ women to family violence worker roles

About Quantum Support Services

Established in 1987 we are Industry Leaders striving to provide services to positively improve lives within the Gippsland community. Quantum is a child safe organisation who believes the celebration of diversity makes us and the community stronger.  We are committed to embracing everyone’s individual differences so that we can help create a strong workplace and community that is empowered to reach its potential. 

How to apply

To review the Position Description please refer to our website at www.quantum.org.au/careers.  

This role is considered an ‘authorised worker’. In light of the Chief Medical Officers advice only COVID-19 vaccinated (or exempt) applicants should apply. 

To apply please submit a cover letter with your current Resume and 3 referees to [email protected]. or click on the “Apply” button and follow the prompts!

For further information in relation to this opportunity please contact Carolyn Richards on 1800 243 455.

**Applications will be considered for progression to interview, as and when they are received. 

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Quantum Support Services