DFV Practitioner

Are you passionate about providing support to people who are experiencing, or who have experienced domestic and family violence (DFV)?

Community Action Inc has a permanent Domestic and Family Violence Practitioner position available for commencement immediately within our Gympie Region Domestic and Family Violence Service (GRDFVS).

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The position is being offered as a part-time permanent role (4 days per week- 30 hours) at SCHADS level 5.

The DFV Practitioner is responsible for providing crisis intervention, including intake and assessment, crisis counselling and case management to victim-survivors in the Gympie region who are experiencing, or who have experienced, domestic and family violence (DFV). A key component of this position involves delivering the Embedded Domestic and Family Violence Practitioner Model at the Gympie Police Station.

We value our staff and offer the following benefits:

• Tax free salary packaging (tax free - $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 meals/accommodation)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Ability to purchase additional leave
• Professional Support package
• Friendly and supportive workplace culture

Mandatory Requirements:

• Police Check.
• Current Blue Card for child related employment.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Eligibility to work in Australia.

Desirable:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in the human services field eg. Bachelor Psychology, Bachelor Counselling, Bachelor Human Services/Social Work Majoring in Counselling, or similar.
• A knowledge and understanding of trauma informed practice.
• Demonstrated experience working in the DFV sector.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the impacts of DFV on victim-survivors and the ability to respond effectively in a sensitive and confidential manner.
• Demonstrated understanding of safety issues for people affected by DFV, and staff assisting them.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant legal processes and legislation relevant to DFV.
• Demonstrated understanding of the social, political and gendered nature of DFV from a feminist perspective.
• Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with workers from a range of sectors in order to achieve client outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work in crisis intervention and from a case management framework.
• Ability to work in a community-based organisation, to participate within a staff team in a collaborative and supportive manner, and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.
• High level intake and assessment interviewing skills.

A copy of the Position Description can be obtained from our website: www.communityactiongympie.com.au

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

Please read the Position Description carefully before submitting your application. An application will only be considered if it contains the following:

• A copy of your current Resume
• Written responses to the Selection Criteria

Please Note: You must submit the selection criteria listed above in writing. Please address each selection criteria accordingly. Your application will not be eligible without this.

Please email your application to: [email protected]

This position will stay open for applications until it is filled. We will conduct interviews as applications are being received so don't delay in submitting your application.