Description:
Family Violence Practice Lead
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60 hours per fortnight, maximum-term position for twelve months.
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Based at Horsham or Ballarat.
Take the next step in your career with CatholicCare Victoria.
About this rewarding opportunity
The Victims Assistance Program (VAP) provides a high quality, tailored case management service aimed to meet the individual practical, emotional and psychological needs of victims of crime by providing prompt support and facilitating access to a range of services and other assistance by tailoring service to individual need.
The VAP is a free service that provides practical and emotional support and assistance for victims of crime to navigate the criminal justice system for both reported and unreported crimes. The VAP aims to assist victims to effectively manage the damaging consequences of violent crime and to minimise the secondary victimisation sometimes associated with involvement in the criminal justice system.
The Family Violence Practice Lead is responsible for capacity building within the Victims Assistance Program to assist people experiencing family violence.
The three core responsibilities of this role include:
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Upskilling and assisting VAP workers in supporting family violence victims
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Direct client support of high-risk family violence victims
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Community engagement which includes developing relationships with other community providers, and working with the Victims of Crime Helpline to continuously improve service to victims of family violence
If you have the below skills & experience - we would love to hear from you!
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Hold a Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification or be working towards meeting the new mandatory minimum qualification policy requirement, via one of the available employment pathways
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Significant experience working in specialist family violence services
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Demonstrated experience and understanding of MARAM frameworks and tools, in particular risk assessments and risk management strategies.
About CatholicCare Victoria
CatholicCare Victoria (CCV) is a leading and influential provider of charitable and social services in Victoria. The Mission of CatholicCare Victoria is to build communities that recognise and nurture the dignity of each person. Our employees share our Mission for a stronger, more inclusive society through supporting individuals, families and communities in times of need, especially those who are most disadvantaged, vulnerable and/or marginalised.
CatholicCare Victoria delivers excellence in a broad range of child, family and youth services, family relationship services, school counselling and pastoral care services, social housing and advocacy services across various office locations and delivery sites in Victoria. One of our primary areas of investment in addressing homelessness is through our subsidiary CatholicCare Victoria Housing (CCVH) and in partnership with Government we are constructing new homes across Victoria.
CatholicCare Victoria draws on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching to inspire and direct our endeavours. We value and respect human dignity and embrace diversity in an inclusive work environment.
At CatholicCare Victoria we live our values of Respectfulness, Integrity, Inclusivity, Collaboration and Compassion.
Employee benefits at CatholicCare Victoria
At CatholicCare Victoria we offer:
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A family friendly working environment.
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Training and development opportunities.
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Salary packaging for eligible staff
We embrace, value and respect an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.
We are committed to the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
At CatholicCare Victoria we take inclusion and diversity seriously. We make diversity, equity, and inclusion a part of everything we do. Our team, and those we serve are valued, respected, and encouraged to be their unique selves.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or life stage.
Want to work for CCV? Please see below for how to apply!
For further information and how to apply, visit our website www.catholiccarevic.org.au
Enquiries to: Applicants are encouraged to contact Kaye Londrigan, Team Leader, Victims Assistance Program on 0419 834 813 for a confidential discussion.
Applications close: Sunday, 13 April 2025
Applications are required to be submitted via our website www.catholiccarevic.org.au for your application to be considered.
Please ensure your application includes your resume and a cover letter detailing a summary of your experience relevant to the position.
Please note, applications will be assessed as they are received, and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
The successful applicant must have right to work in Australia.
Should you require cultural or other support in submitting your application, please contact The People team on 03 4344 4798.
Should you require information in alternative formats, please contact The People team on 03 4344 4798.