IMPACT Community Services Limited (IMPACT) is a high profile, community owned organisation supporting the most vulnerable and marginalised members of our community. Since 1978, we have been supporting local people experiencing disadvantage, poverty and exclusion. Our vision is to improve lives. IMPACT is also a Child Safe Organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
Intensive Family Support
The Intensive Family Support Service responds to vulnerable families with children and young people (up to 18), who are at risk of involvement in the statutory child protection system. This is a consent based program providing case management for clients who agree to engage with the service.
About the role
Our Domestic and Family Violence Specialist supports vulnerable and at-risk families to build their capacity to safely care for and nurture their children. As part of a team, on a day-to-day basis you will:
Conduct home visits
Assess the complexity of domestic and family violence, undertake risk assessments and develop safety plans with participants
Screen high risk domestic and family violence cases and work collaboratively with stakeholders to mitigate risk
Engage family members in the household to determine support needs and risks associated to the child protection concerns
Identify, develop and maintain case plans and goals with families so underlying child protection concerns are addressed within timeframes
Work with perpetrators of violence, survivors/thrivors
Provide advice and training to the Intensive Family Support team related to domestic and family violence
Facilitate domestic violence practice sessions with the Intensive Family Support team
Participate in domestic violence related steering committees and working groups
To make a difference in this role, you will have:
Experience in working with families experiencing domestic and family violence
Substantial working knowledge of issues associated with families at risk of entering the child protection system
Experience and knowledge of the Safe and Together model
A track record in conducting assessments
Ability to plan and facilitate working groups and practice sessions
A tertiary qualification in human services or a related field
Our offer to you:
9 day fortnight so enjoy a long weekend every second week
Salary packaging up to $18,500 per year to increase your take home pay
Birthday bonus day off
Paid 2 hours per month to donate to a worthy cause of your choice
Opportunities for advancement with our 'grow your own' approach
Professional development by participating in internal and external training
External supervision
Reimbursement of Working With Children and NDIS screening cards
Cover letter showing us why you are a great match for this role
Current Resume
IMPACT welcomes all applications, including from Indigenous Australians, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and recovery, a disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We believe that diversity in our workplace makes us stronger and we provide equal opportunity to all. Selection for all vacancies is made on the basis of merit.
The successful applicant will be required to obtain background checks prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, an NDIS Worker Screening clearance and proof of Covid-19 vaccinations.
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
Which of the following statements best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status?
How many years' experience do you have as a Family Violence Specialist?
Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
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