Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 17th Jul 2020
Working across specific areas of Family Violence Counselling & Support for Women & Children and the South West Family Violence Partnership Program, this role works within a dedicated team, utilising primary theories & frameworks that are recognised as appropriate and effective working primarily with women & children.
The Family Violence Practitioner role is to provide information, counselling and support to women and children who have experienced and/or are experiencing family violence. This role involves undertaking risk assessment and safety planning, crisis intervention, referral and trauma-informed counselling while working with clients in a supportive, inclusive and respectful way.
The primary purpose of this program is to offer support to adults, youth and children who are experiencing the ongoing effects of being a victim-survivor of family violence. The program does not respond to family violence crisis situations. Under this program, clients are offered either an individual or group approach. This includes a suite of interventions such as Circle of Security, Shark Cage, Bringing up Great Kids and trauma-informed counselling. The program is strongly underpinned by the Safe and Together Model.
For more information please contact Donna Wynters – Executive Manager Child and Family Services on 5561 8888 or [email protected] using the subject line: Family Violence Practitioner - Warrnambool enquiry via EthicalJobs.
*Dependant on level of qualifications and experience and pro rata per EFT.
**Prorata as per EFT
A position description is attached.