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About Us

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

Why this role matters

This graduate position is part of the 2023 Family Violence and Sexual Assault Graduate Program. The Program provides a dedicated pathway for new and recent graduates into the family violence, sexual assault and primary prevention sectors and supports graduates to gain practical skills and knowledge while also receiving additional learning and development support.

In addition to state-wide learning and networking opportunities, graduates are supported by a dedicated Learning and Development Facilitator and have access to learning and development opportunities with other graduates throughout the year. This includes an induction session at the commencement of the Program and monthly community of practice sessions. Graduate's agencies also have access to a funding allocation to support ongoing learning and development needs over the course of the Program.

The Family Violence Services works with service users from a feminist perspective, aiming to empower and increase the safety of women and children.

About the role

The Graduate Specialist Family Violence Practitioner will provide short-term case management support to women and women with children who have experienced and/ or are currently experiencing family violence. The role also encompasses the delivery of assessment and crisis response and is based in Windsor covering all of the Bayside Peninsula area. The role will be in instrumental in delivering high quality, safe and effective family violence and child well-being responses to those seeking support, safety, and recovery.

The role is a full time, fixed term position from January 2023 to December 2023 based in Windsor. If you are relocating for the Program, you may also be eligible for a $1,500 contribution towards costs associated with your relocation.

You will have

• Effective relationships are established with clients that encourage self-determination and participation and uphold the principles of the National Family Violence Model of Care.
• Case management support is provided to clients in accordance with TSA case management models and standards of practice
• Ongoing assessment is made of the client's issues, needs and circumstances from initial intake to exit
• Individual case plans are developed in collaboration with clients and include a range of interventions that address the needs or goals of clients
• Case plans are implemented and actively led by the participant
• Clients are assisted to access holistic support services and establish community connections, and where needed are assisted through advocacy with service providers
• Progress and outcomes of individual case plans are regularly monitored and reviewed and where needed action is taken to ensure the plan continues to meet client needs or goals
• Accurate, up to date client records and data is maintained for all clients in accordance with TSA standards and procedures using TSA information systems
• Risks to clients, staff and TSA are identified and bought to the attention of the Team Leader as soon as possible
• Service gaps are identified and recommendations for service delivery improvements are made to the Team Leader
• Key performance indicators are met in accordance with outcome measurement timeframes

This is a permanent, full-time position, based in Windsor, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS SACS VIC Lvl 5 - Social Wkr CII.

What you will bring

• A tertiary qualification in Social Work completed within the last 2 years is essential
• Experience working in the family violence sector and/or child wellbeing is desirable.
• Highly developed time management and work prioritisation skills
• Advance computer skills including experience in data and record management
• Current and valid Working with Children Check

We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure.

What we offer:

• (Maybe eligible to) NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits (delete if General ABN)
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Flexible working conditions
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

Application Process

Applications should include a CV and Cover Letter.

Please contact Rosie Di Giovanni on 9257 9600 or [email protected] to access a copy of the Position Description.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.