Family Violence Specialist Role
This role is critical in delivering culturally appropriate and holistic services to families affected by domestic and family violence.
The Family Violence Specialist will play a key part in supporting our community through the delivery of Intensive Family Support (IFS) services.
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Key Responsibilities
* Screen and assess incoming referrals for indicators of DFV and develop safety plans when necessary.
* Provide advice on safety planning and risk management strategies for families affected by domestic and family violence.
* Contribute to and review case plans for implementation of family violence safety plans and therapeutic interventions.
* Participate in home visits and work with IFS colleagues to ensure support needs of the family are met.
* Provide specialist advice to IFS staff during case consultations, collaborative meetings, and stakeholder discussions.
* Stay up-to-date with best practice initiatives/models and amendments to key legislation/policy that directly relate to the DFV sector.
* Mentor IFS staff in conducting coordinated community responses to cases of DFV.
* Participate in local family violence networks and maximize service capability in partnership with local domestic and family violence services.
* Develop formal partnerships to enhance service delivery and referral pathways to specialist family violence support services.
* Contribute to data collection and evidence of service delivery in line with reporting requirements.
Requirements
* Tertiary degree in Human Services or relevant discipline.
* Demonstrated knowledge of family and domestic violence.
* Experience in leading a team to achieve service performance outcomes.
* Understanding of Statutory system/child Protection, including Child Protection Act 1999 and Human Rights Act 2019.
* Experience in providing successful service delivery to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
* Sound understanding of therapeutic practices and evaluation of DFV cases.
* Experience working within child and family services.