Domestic and Family Violence Practitioner - Rockhampton

• Full time Position - 6-month contract.
• Above Award Rate - $46.00 per hour plus Superannuation and generous salary packaging options.
• Join the team who are passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of other people?

The CatholicCare Central Queensland and Helem Yumba Domestic & Family Violence Response program provides a range of collaborative and person-centred support interventions to adults, children and young people who are experiencing, or who are at risk of experiencing, domestic and family violence. The partnership between CatholicCare and Helem Yumba is a first for our region, ensuring that all domestic and family violence supports are provided in a culturally safe way.

About the Role

The Domestic and Family Support Practitioner aims to support the safety and wellbeing of Women and Children experiencing and affected by Family and Domestic Violence though a variety of supports using a case management framework.

Services are delivered in alignment with the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence Investment Specifications.

In addition to Case Management, support Workers may also provide court support.

The Specific services to be delivered either in individual or group settings generally include:

• Undertaking a risk assessment and develop a safety plan (potentially including identifying strategies to escape and protect children)
• Developing a case plan including goals
• Undertaking activities to support including, seeking refuge, preparation, or applications for DV orders
• Support clients to access services via appropriate referrals.
• Assist with accessing home security safety upgrades
• Impart knowledge and provide support throughout the court process
• Provide client Advocacy

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum three years’ experience within community / human services sector
• Qualification in community and human services service (Degree level desirable but, not essential)
• Case management experience
• Current C or CA class Driver’s license (QLD)

Core Competencies

• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to effectively follow, implement and communicate the intake processes and systems to all relevant parties.
• Excellent communication skills to work collaboratively with clients, external stakeholders and diverse teams.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Competent to provide client assessments on safety and risk
• Demonstrated knowledge of trauma informed practice and attachments relating to domestic family violence within family systems
• Proficient computer skills

Other Requirements

• Understanding of the confidentiality practice within the Child protection and Domestic and Family Violence legislation.
• Ability to work within the legal limitations around the right to confidentiality and privacy.
• Knowledge of the issues effecting families and individuals who maybe experiencing domestic and family violence, child abuse, trauma informed practice, suicidal ideation, and self-harm.

The successful candidate will also be required to demonstrate entitlement to work in Australia, and to disclose any pre-existing injury or disease which may be adversely affected by undertaking the inherent requirements of the position.

All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of relevant screening and background checks, including an Australian Federal Police check, an NDIS disability worker screening check, and attainment of a Blue Card for working with children, prior to commencement.

What to Do Next

To apply for this position, please submit the following documents:

• Your current resume
• A cover letter clearly addressing the key aspects and requirements of the role

Apply today for a career that changes lives.