We are seeking a Specialist Family Violence Practitioner to join our growing team of skilled professionals at The Orange Door, Werribee. This role is available on a 12 month fixed term full-time or part-time (0.9) basis, starting at a SCHADS 5.1 ($97,849.05) to a SCHADS 5.3 ($102,278.01) pro rata + superannuation + $15,990 salary sacrificing.

About the role

The role will report to an Integrated Orange Door Team Leader and will work in an integrated team model to deliver high quality, safe and effective responses to victim survivors of Family Violence, adults who use violence and families who need extra support with the care of children. This Orange Door is a point of contact that provides support for the community to ensure that the services they receive meet their needs and goals.

Your Responsibilities

• Deliver screening and triage, assessment, crisis responses, service planning, targeted interventions, allocation and coordinated referrals consistent with relevant risk assessment tools and frameworks (MARAM and Best Interests Frameworks).
• Assess and prioritise risk/needs of adult victim survivors, children, families, and adults who use violence, drawing on the expertise of different practitioners in an integrated team.
• Comply with agency, program and legislative requirements in relation to information sharing, case recording and data entry requirements.
• Provide brief interventions, assessment and referral pathways and have the ability to manage often complex demands within an Integrated Practice Framework.

WHY GENWEST?

• Work within an organisation that makes a fundamental, life changing impact to our most vulnerable victim survivor adults and children in the community.
• An opportunity to join our rapidly growing organisation!
• Join our community and be part of raising awareness and education in Gender equity, leading change and inspiring others within Melbourne's West.
• Learning and development opportunities within GenWest to grow your career, as well as continual mentoring and education every step of the way!
• As part of The Orange Door integrated model, you will thrive with opportunities for career growth and expansion in the industry, as you gain access and experience to various specialties across the family violence spectrum.
• The Werribee site is within close proximity to train stations and parking options.

For more information please see the position description located at https://genwest.org.au/about-us/work-with-us/

We are actively hiring for this role, should you have any questions or queries, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Specialist Family Violence Practitioner - Werribee enquiry via EthicalJobs.