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Aboriginal Family & Domestic Violence Support Worker - Ipswich

Domestic Violence Action Centre

About DVAC

The Domestic Violence Action Centre (DVAC) has a long history in providing high quality services to women, children and young people who have experienced domestic and family violence in the Ipswich, Toowoomba and surrounding regions. DVAC works from a feminist perspective. We have a gender analysis of domestic violence that understands that domestic and family violence is a result of systemic power imbalances and inequalities. We acknowledge the many barriers that exist for women and their families as they seek safety and support, and that women from diverse backgrounds can face unique barriers. We are strong advocates for change on all levels. We actively stand against all forms of oppression (including racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, and multiple other forms of oppression) and believe in the right of justice, equality and fairness for all.

Through high quality service delivery combined with education, training, awareness raising and activism against violence in all its forms, our hope is to use our passion as leaders to create a world free from gender violence.

About the role

Female Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified Position - The Aboriginal Family and Domestic Violence Support Worker provides a holistic domestic violence response to people who have experienced or are experiencing domestic and family violence using a trauma informed, case management approach. The role will primarily work within the context of the Intake team and Liworaji Aboriginal Corporation.

Service Delivery:

  • Provide phone and face to face risk assessment and crisis support including safety planning, crisis support, advocacy, information and referral;
  • Provide information to individuals who are experiencing Family and Domestic Violence.
  • Support in case coordination of clients;
  • Liaise and work with stakeholders and internal DVAC staff to ensure appropriate access, eligibility and support of clients in the service;
  • Undertake administrative duties associated with direct service delivery and data collection.
  • Provide access to specialist information and workshops

Staff Team:

  • Participate in the development of a supportive and safe working environment for all staff, including clear communication pathways and consultative decision-making practices;
  • Abide by the DVAC communication commitment and associated procedures in relation to respectful and direct communication;
  • Actively prepare for, and participate in regular supervision with direct line supervisor;
  • Accountability of work practices and professional development in relation to the direct work with clients and organisational practices;
  • Participate in regular and ongoing consultation with the Leadership and staff team where necessary and appropriate, to discuss issues that may impact on service delivery;
  • Participate in support systems within the organisation including staff meetings, team supervision, staff appraisals, and informal contact; and
  • Receive peer support as a part of the staff team.
  • Engage with cultural mentoring from Liworaji Aboriginal Corporation

Selection Criteria - must attach responses

Please note that applications that do not address selection criteria cannot be considered.

  1. What qualities and experiences make you suitable for the position? Please demonstrate.
  2. Explain how you could immerse your culture into work as a strength to support victims
  3. Please share with us some of your local knowledge and service systems you currently use.
  4. What would you like to achieve if you were successful for this role?

Skills and experience

For further information on this role please see the attached Position Description

  • Possession of relevant tertiary qualifications in the psychology, social work or human services field would be desirable.
  • Experience and skills in risk assessment, safety planning, crisis work, case management and advocacy would be desirable.
  • Experience and skills in working in community-based organisations;
  • Knowledge and skills to ensure the provision of culturally, gender and age appropriate services to clients;
  • Working knowledge of or the ability to acquire understanding of the Domestic & Family Violence Protection Act 2012 and knowledge of court and legislative proceedings as they relate to the Act would be desirable;
  • Current driver's licence and Blue Card; and
  • All DVAC staff are required to complete a National Police Check upon successful offer of position.
  • Passion for working with women in a rapidly changing, intensive, crisis driven environment;
  • Ability to remain calm and make professional assessments under pressure;
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to include negotiation, advocacy and conflict resolution;
  • Ability to advocate while maintaining positive relationships with both stakeholders and colleagues;
  • Ability to be organised, prioritise and manage time effectively in the face of multiple demands;
  • Willingness to engage in honest, transparent, reflective and accountable practice;
  • Ability to connect daily crisis work with larger organisational goals and community outcomes;
  • Values which match the values and the feminist ethos of the organisation.

A position description is attached.

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