Domestic and Family Violence Specialist: Maternity Leave Cover
Domestic Violence Action Centre – Toowoomba QLD
Domestic & Family Violence Specialist – Full Time (Toowoomba)
Support survivors. Advocate for change. Make a lasting impact.
? Full-time position based in Toowoomba (Maternity Cover)
? SCHADS Level ********* + Salary Packaging + Employee Benefits
? Join a passionate team driving real change in the community
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a dedicated and capable
Domestic & Family Violence Specialist
to join our team for maternity leave cover until June ****. This role provides trauma-informed, client-centered support to individuals and families affected by domestic, family, and sexual violence across our region.
Key Responsibilities
Provide phone and face-to-face comprehensive and ongoing risk assessments, safety planning, crisis support, advocacy, information, referrals to additional services, and supporting clients to navigate the service systems.
Provide trauma-informed domestic and family violence support that best meets the needs of clients.
Undertake and/or participate in case coordination and case management of clients.
Provide a flexible service and have the ability to be rostered onto an afterhours on-call roster while working autonomously and ethically.
Provide face-to-face court support and advocacy services to women at the designated Magistrate's courts contained within the DVAC catchment as required.
Provide group work services to individuals who have experienced domestic violence in collaboration with other workers or external co-facilitators.
Maintain professional working relationships with key stakeholders and external agencies.
Assess women's eligibility for Safety Upgrades brokerage as a function of the overall assessment, undertake home safety audits, and refer eligible clients for brokerage where appropriate in collaboration with the staff member overseeing the brokerage program.
Maintain case notes, reports, and data collection in line with DVAC procedures.
Uphold DVAC's commitment to social justice.
About You
Possession of relevant tertiary qualifications and relevant experience in the human services field.
Willingness to engage in reflective practice and professional supervision.
Knowledge of the
Domestic & Family Violence Protection Act ****
.
Exceptional communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to feminist, trauma-informed, and client-centered practice.
BENEFITS & PERKS
Get rewarded for your hard work and dedication with a competitive remuneration package and a generous EBA.
Achieve a better work-life balance with additional board leave.
Enhance your skills and well-being with access to a professional development budget, supervision, and a comprehensive employee assistance program available 24/7.
Take advantage of salary sacrifice packaging options.
Join a tight-knit team that embraces and champions social justice principles, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Part-time position will be considered for the right candidate.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are a passionate and experienced professional who is ready to join a dynamic and supportive team, we encourage you to apply for this role now. To discuss this position further please contact Deb on
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Applications will be processed as received and only successful candidates will be contacted.
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