Job description
Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS) is a community organisation providing crisis intervention, follow-up and case management supports and services to all people affected by domestic violence in the ACT. An exciting opportunity is available to join a specialist domestic and family violence service, on a fixed term, 12-month parental-leave replacement contract in the role of Crisis Intervention Team Leader.
The priority of our Service is for the safety of the people who have been subjected to domestic or family violence, recognising that the majority are women and children.
DUTIES
The Team Leader – Crisis Intervention will:
* Have the skills/experience to speak to domestic and family violence risk assessment, risk management, and safety planning
* Provide supervision, oversight and support to Practitioners and Senior Workers
* Provide training and support to new staff
* Provide an operational escalation point for team members in managing matters of complexity such as immediate risk and safety needs
* Network with multidisciplinary services and agencies to build and foster relationships with key stakeholders
* Manage the delivery of several funding contracts, including liaising with funding bodies, data collection and reporting.
* Network with multidisciplinary services and agencies to build and foster relationships with key stakeholders
* Engage in support/reflection, supervision, performance appraisal and debriefing processes as required
* Promote the public profile of DVCS and the needs of those affected by domestic violence through education, training, and the facilitation of workshops Undertake on a rotational basis as directed
* Undertake administration/operational tasks as requested.
SELECTION CRITERIA
DVCS Team Leaders will require the following skills, experience, and capabilities:
* Extensive practice and leadership experience supporting people who have experienced violence.
* Demonstrated ability to make sound judgements and appropriate referrals.
* A high-level knowledge of domestic, family violence and intimate partner violence, and its impacts across the community.
* A demonstrated commitment to the values of equity, inclusion and diversity.
* Demonstrated experience in writing and delivering comprehensive and high-quality reports for funding agencies and governing bodies.
* Demonstrated ability to prioritise competing tasks and ensure deadlines are met and expectations managed when issues arise.
* Ability to lead a diverse team of people with a focus on leading and maintaining a growth mindset regarding professional development, as well as team development.
* Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business.
* Ability and willingness to contribute to an on-call leadership team roster.
* Current Working with Vulnerable People Card.
SALARY
Salary and conditions of employment will be in accordance with the SCHADS Award level 8.1 to level 8.3. Salary commensurate with qualifications, demonstrated skills and experience.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Men are also encouraged to apply.
If you have any questions or queries about this position please contact DVCS on 02 6280 6999 or via email at using the subject line: Team Leader - Crisis Intervention enquiry via EthicalJobs for a confidential chat.
A position description is attached.