• Full-Time, fixed-term 2 years
• Join a purpose-driven organisation offering vital community services to vulnerable families
• Rainbow Tick accredited organisation
• Competitive salary of $47.50 - $49.64 per hour + Superannuation & NFP Salary Packaging

Please note: Due to the nature of this role, applications are open to candidates who identify as women (including trans, gender diverse, and intersex women) only under Section 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

About VincentCare:

VincentCare Victoria is an award-winning organisation established to provide a range of accommodation and support services to people that are facing disadvantage throughout Victoria. Our aspiration is to provide care, hope and advocacy for those facing disadvantage through our provision of services that effectively meet the needs of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

With over 300 skilled and passionate professionals as a part of the team, we are committed to the principles of social justice. Our purpose is to create opportunities and lasting change for the most marginalised and disadvantaged in our community, aiming always to support, empower and to respect a client's dignity.

About the Role:

As the Specialist Family Violence Practitioner - Intake and Assessment, you will be an integral part of the crisis response team for victim-survivors in VincentCare's Marian Community. You will be the first point of contact for victim survivors, prioritising their voice and choice through initial service entry. You will contribute to a 24/7 on-call roster, supporting a complex caseload and provide targeted support to clients who require assistance for domestic and family violence.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Providing intensive crisis responses to victim-survivors of domestic and family violence;
• Contributing to an after-hours on-call roster;
• Promoting an in-depth understanding of the gendered nature of family violence, intersectionality in family violence, and the nature, dynamics, and impact of family violence across a range of familial relationships;
• Ensuring compliance with all legislative and regulatory frameworks.

To see more on the core responsibilities of the role, please view our Position Description attached below.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be considered for this position, you will need to hold a tertiary qualification in Social Work, or other equivalent qualifications/experience as outlined in Recommendation 209.

You will have an in-depth understanding of the intersectionality in family violence, and the nature, dynamics and impact of family violence across a broad range of familial relationships. You have a genuine passion for supporting people and your warm and empathetic demeanour will forge strong professional relationships with a variety of individuals.

More specifically, you will have:

• Experience (minimum 3-5 years) within the family violence response and/or case management sector;
• Demonstrated intake and assessment experience and knowledge of trauma-informed approaches;
• Demonstrated experience and ability to management conflict and challenging behaviors;
• An understanding of issues affecting people in crisis who may be homeless or at risk of homelessness;
• And ability to provide holistic responses to address complex needs;
• Ability to take initiative, act with confidence and exercise sound judgement;
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Working with VincentCare:

VincentCare has over three hundred dedicated, talented and enthusiastic staff working across a range of programs and services and offers a number of benefits including career development opportunities; salary packaging; family friendly and flexible work arrangements; study leave and many more.

How to Apply

If making a difference is important to you and you meet our essential requirements we can't wait to hear from you. Click 'Apply Now' and please submit your CV together with a detailed and separate response to each of the key selection criteria which can be found in the position description available below.

Applications close: Please don't delay in submitting your application as applications will be reviewed upon submission.

Applicants must submit their CV and a covering letter addressing each of the Key Selection Criteria detailed.

Phone enquiries for further information may be made to Melissa, Team Leader, Specialist Family Violence Services on 0427 161 233.

VincentCare is committed to the principles of social justice and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation or religion.

Applicants are to note

• All appointments within VincentCare Victoria are subject to satisfactory completion of a police check and character/performance reference checks. Police checks will be undertaken for the selected candidate prior to any job offer being confirmed and will be undertaken on a periodic basis during the period of employment.
• All appointments are subject to disclosure of any relevant employment history of formal disciplinary action for improper or unprofessional conduct taken by current or previous employers or any other integrity body within or outside Australia.
• Successful applicants are required to hold and maintain a current Victorian Working with Children Check and Victorian Driver's licence during the term of employment.
• Candidates wishing to enter the specialist family violence workforce via a related qualification, or the 5 years related professional experience pathway (as per the mandatory minimum qualification policy), can make enquiries to Rachel, Program Manager, Specialist Family Violence Services on (03) 5825 9400.