Provide support to affected family members and respondents in family violence related proceedings.
**Your new company**
Established in 2014, this independent statutory body provides services and facilities to Victoria's courts. They are currently seeking a Family Violence Applicant Practitioner with experience in Family Violence to work full-time on a 3 month in support of the Bendigo area.
**Your new role**
The role of the Family Violence Applicant Practitioner (FVAP) is integral to the courts' response to family violence. The FVAP holds specialist knowledge of family violence and forms part of a team within the family violence jurisdiction, comprising of the Family Violence Registrar (FVR) and Family Violence Respondent Practitioner (FVRP). The role of this team is to support affected family members and respondents in family violence related proceedings. Your new role will also entail:
- Provide support to individuals at the court premises who have experienced family violence, by assessing their immediate non-legal needs and safety risks and providing information and referrals to external service providers and community agencies where appropriate.
- Conduct risk assessments and develop safety plans for clients who have experienced family violence.
- Refer clients to ongoing supports, case management and programs to address safety counselling and other needs as appropriate.
- Liaise with legal services (duty or external), police prosecution and the court registry as required to support clients at court.
- Consider the needs of children in risk assessment and make appropriate referrals and links with child protection services as appropriate.
**What you'll need to succeed**
To succeed in this role you will have relevant qualifications in Welfare, Social Work, Psychology or Behavioural Sciences along with:
- Demonstrated experience of working directly with those who have experienced family violence.
- Expert knowledge of the nature and dynamics of family violence, the family violence service system and support services available in the local area.
- Demonstrated understanding of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008, the MARAM and Victoria Police Code of Practice.
- Strong written and verbal communication, problem solving, interpersonal, self-management, stakeholder management, service excellence and computer skills.
**What you'll get in return**
In return for your skills and expertise, you will work in a supportive and rewarding environment where you will have the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of individuals experiencing family violence. You will be paid $56.98 per hour +Superannuation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced family violence specialist to work in a temporary capacity and whilst this is a locum position, it may lead to other opportunities within the organisation.
**What you need to do now**
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Shannon Seers
03 9946 3560
**LHS 297508** #2716154