We are seeking a Family Violence Practitioner to step into our Integrated Family Violence First Response stream! The salary for this role is a SHADS Level 5 (between $93,858.96 to $98,111.52 plus superannuation & $15,990 salary sacrificing.

The Integrated Family Violence First Response stream ensure a case management approach that is flexible and dynamic, holistic, culturally sensitive, person-centred and strengths based. Interventions vary in intensity and duration depending on the risks and needs of all victim-survivors

The service provides trauma informed responses to victim survivors through strengths-based case management including family violence information, safe planning review, referral to other services, and supporting the victim survivor to develop a pathway to recovery.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Utilise the MARAM framework to conduct comprehensive risk assessments, needs assessment, and safety planning for victim survivors
• Working collaboratively with external services utilising relevant information sharing legislation, to ensure quality of risk assessments and risk management practice
• Provide brief case management including the capacity to hold a case load
• Determine victim survivor eligibility criteria for the service, including exploring referral pathways, empowering victim survivors by providing them with information and advice in order for them to make informed choices.
• Engage in learning activities to support ongoing professional development
• Be part of team who are rostered to provide Intake and Triage to clients who are requiring a service, via phone or face-to- face.

For more information about the responsibilities of this role, please see the Position Description found at https://genwest.org.au/about-us/work-with-us/.

We are actively hiring for this role. Please press ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application.