Description:
Job description
- Full time position based in Loganholme, servicing the Beenleigh and Bayside area
- $97,456pa - $101,862pa + Super + Salary Packaging
- Flexible Friendly organisation, with WFH & part time options available
The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.
As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About this roleOur Intensive Family Support Service helps strengthen families so children can live safely at home. We deliver voluntary services to families with complex needs and who are at risk of entering or escalating within the statutory child protection system. This role is one of two Domestic and Family Violence Specialists in our multidisciplinary team, working alongside case managers to undertake risk assessment and provide effective, flexible and holistic intervention to families experiencing domestic violence.
Duties- Support case managers by undertaking risk assessment, safety planning and coordinating responses for families experiencing domestic violence
- Provide brief counselling and psychoeducation to victims of domestic violence
- Liaise with key stakeholders and agencies including QPS, Courts and specialist DFV services
- Attend relevant High Risk Team meetings and DFV stakeholder meetings in the catchment
- Share relevant information and participate in the professional development of the team
- Efficient time management and organisational skills to balance competing demands and provide timely responses to clients
We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:
- Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!
- Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.
- Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
- Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
- Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
- Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.
- Our Reconciliation Commitment – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.
- A relevant tertiary (degree) qualification in social work, community services or similar
- At least 3-4 years experience in a similar role
- Experience providing direct and intensive intervention to parents and children affected by trauma, domestic violence, mental health, or other forms of adversity using a strengths based, therapeutic approach
- Ability to assess current risk, experience in using risk assessment tools and developing appropriate safety plans
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice response to domestic violence including use of exclusion orders, ADVO/APVO etc
- Current drivers licence essential
If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.
Apply now! Please submit your current CV and 1-page cover letter outlining your interest, suitability and experience relevant to the role.
Call Emma on 0466 737 455 to discuss the role in more detail.
The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.
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