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DFV Specialist Support - Graduate

Domestic Violence Action Centre
  • Are you recently graduated from your studies?
  • Would you like an opportunity to be part of a growing, committed team working to end violence against women and young people?
  • A varied role that will see you providing a range of services and work directly with clients
  • Generous entitlements and salary packaging available

The Domestic Violence Action Centre has an exciting opportunity for a recent Graduate to work for a leader in prevention of domestic & family violence and sexual violence. We offer a varied role working in our Intake and Assessment Team supporting our specialist response to violence and abuse through crisis support, advocacy and trauma informed care. We offer comprehensive training and support for this role as well as a competitive salary.

The Domestic Violence Action Centre (DVAC) works with individuals and communities to eliminate, prevent and respond to domestic and family violence, and sexual violence.

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 working 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 particular and unique barriers. We are strong advocates for change on all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Possession of relevant tertiary qualifications in the human services field;
  • Knowledge An understanding of gender-based violence risk assessment, trauma informed practice, safety planning, crisis support, DFV counselling, system advocacy and case management;
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills;
  • A 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;
  • Current driver’s licence and Blue Card; and
  • All DVAC staff are required to complete a National Police Check upon successful offer of position.

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery

  • To practice with a strong understanding of issues relating to domestic, family or sexual violence;
  • Provide phone or face to face comprehensive and ongoing risk assessments, safety planning, crisis support, advocacy, information, referrals to additional services and supporting clients to navigate the service systems;
  • Provide trauma-informed domestic and family violence counselling which best meets the needs of clients;
  • Undertake and/or participate in case coordination and case management of clients;
  • Excellent communication skills, particularly in negotiation, advocacy and conflict resolution:
  • Provide a flexible service and have the ability see clients off site. This could include clients living in regional areas as per DVAC’s funding demographics. It will be important for the DFV Specialist Support (Graduate) to be able to work autonomously, ethically and with limited direction at times;
  • To assesses women’s eligibility for Safety Upgrades brokerage as a function of the overall assessment, undertake home safety audits and refer eligible clients for brokerage where appropriate in collaboration with the member of staff that oversees the brokerage program;
  • To carry out the role using sound organisational, administrative and management skills;
  • Establish and maintain professional working relationships with key stakeholders;
  • To understand and have a willingness to work from a feminist framework;

Benefits and Perks

Generous salary sacrifice package, 10% superannuation, additional bonus leave, professional development budget, external supervision, EAP.

To learn more and review all role responsibilities, please review the attached Position Description.

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