Description:
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 ROLE
We are looking for a Part Time Family Violence Crisis Specialist to join our Residential Services Team!
The Family Violence Crisis Specialist - Residential Services will work as part of the Victorian state-wide Family Violence service, providing a specialist brief intervention case management response to adult and child victim-survivors accommodated by the service.
PAY LEVEL: SCHADS Level 5 - Pay Point 1 ($49.28)
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Part Time (0.9 FTE)
SHIFTS: Rotating roster over weekdays and weekends.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide face to face support, information, advocacy, referrals and assistance to adults and their children who are being accommodated by Safe Steps in residential services accommodation.
- Ensure provision of a case management response to adult and child victim survivors accommodated by Safe Steps in residential services accommodation.
- Develop risk management plans in consultation with victim-survivors that promote their safety & recovery from family violence. Work with victim-survivors to reach the goals identified therein
- Ensure that services are delivered of high quality, and in line with the Code of Practice for Specialist Family Violence Services and the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management (MARAM) Framework
- Maintain a case-load of clients as directed by the Senior Practitioner or Program Manager
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA - Essential
- Tertiary qualifications in counselling, psychology, social work, behavioural science or a related field
- Demonstrated experience providing face to face client support within the specialist family violence sector or working with those who have been impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence
- Demonstrated knowledge of the effects of family violence on children and an ability to conduct a comprehensive family risk assessment that gives priority to the safety of children
- Understanding of the specialist family violence sector in Victoria
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA - Other
- Demonstrated ability to work in a challenging and demanding environment, including working within agreed timeline parameters
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills including ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of cultural and social groups
- Ability to remain calm under pressure, with a flexible and positive approach
- High level of resilience and self-care practices in place
INTERESTED? APPLY TODAY!
If this sounds like the role for you then click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Please note:
- Your application will not be considered unless you provide a cover letter responding to the key selection criteria (maximum 2 pages of text) and a brief Resume.
- Applications will be assessed as they are received. We reserve the right to close the application period early if a suitable candidate is found.
- Applications must be submitted through the Safes Steps Jobs Portal unless another accessible method has been discussed.
Safe Steps is an organisation committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural, linguistic, and religious backgrounds, all ages, LGBTQIA+ people, and those with a diversity of experiences.