• Join our diverse, supportive team if you have a passion for learning and are committed to best practice responses and support to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence.
• Permanent role, 67.5 hours/fortnight
• SCHADS Award Level 4

BENEFITS

Liberty is a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. We offer a range of benefits such as:

• Salary packaging up to $15,600 pa
• Flexible working available after 6 months
• Generous wellbeing supports including 1 week of wellbeing leave pa, professional supervision, and regular health and wellbeing activities
• Cultural supports available to Aboriginal staff
• Learning and development opportunities aligned to your goals

ABOUT LIBERTY

Liberty is a values-driven, not for profit that has been providing domestic and family support services to the Port Macquarie Hastings community for 44 years.

We provide:

• Support services and crisis accommodation to women and children experiencing or escaping domestic violence
• Group programs for women and children
• Awareness training to workplaces and respectful relationships training to schools
• Behaviour change interventions for men who have used violence in their relationships

Our purpose is to lead the community in a whole of family approach to recognise, respond and prevent domestic and family violence.

Our values are respect, empowerment, innovation, quality and integrity.

Find out more at www.libertyservices.org.au

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a DFV Specialist, you will work in the Client Support team providing best practice social responses to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence.

• Welcome clients to their first appointment at Liberty, hold space as they share their story, assess risk, and follow their lead on the next steps/supports
• Provide holistic safety and case planning to women and their children experiencing domestic and family violence and/or homelessness
• Support clients to transition between Liberty’s programs, properties and/or staff by completing warm handovers and attending appointments as required
• Effectively manage your case load and maintain accurate and current records and statistical data
• Collaborate with other services to strengthen referral pathways and develop innovative, integrated community responses to women and their children experiencing domestic and family violence and/or homelessness
• Represent Liberty in community such as attending interagency meetings with stakeholders, including co-location partners, and participating in events as required

about you

The successful applicant will have:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or significant experience working in the sector
• Significant knowledge and experience in risk assessment and safety planning
• Demonstrated experience in case management
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Knowledge of and experience using Response-Based Practice is desirable
• Awareness of DVNSW's Good Practice Guidelines is desirable
• Current driver licence
• Current Working with Children Check

At Liberty, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as individuals from minority groups and diverse backgrounds.

If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact:

Brooke Maggs, People & Culture Manager

Phone: 0484 500 962

Email: brooke@libertyservices.org.au using the subject line: Domestic and Family Violence Specialist - Port Macquarie enquiry via EthicalJobs.