Provide practical and therapeutic support and interventions to women and children to increase their safety and wellbeing post refuge.

yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.

Realise your potential at yourtown.

your opportunity

Based at a confidential location in the Scenic Rim, the Women and Family Advocate provides individual, family and group support planning to women, young people and children who are clients of our DFV Transitional Housing Service. You will provide practical support and interventions to increase client’s safety and wellbeing post refuge through the lens of a multi-level practice framework in collaboration with the team.

Your role will include:

• Determine appropriate interventions that apply theoretical knowledge of domestic and family violence
• Conduct risk assessments and respond to identified risk through a collaborative team approach
• Provide practical support to women and children and advocate on their behalf
• Support the children’s wellbeing and development, and parents’ skills & confidence
• Undertake individual therapeutic support planning for children and women to meet their goals, hopes and aspirations
• Network to develop collaborative relationships with stakeholders to successfully link families to support services during and post exit

This is a permanent part time position, 4 days per week.

what we are looking for

We are looking for a flexible and adaptable individual who will work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve best practice outcomes for woman and families.

You will bring:

• passion, commitment and belief in young people and families
• bachelor level qualification in a Human Services discipline and a minimum of three (3) years’ case work experience with women and children who have experienced domestic and family violence; or a Diploma level qualification and a minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience
• ability to work within a clear client centred, trauma informed strengths-based framework
• experience in providing therapeutic support for women and children
• experience in planning, implementing and facilitating individual supports and groups for women and children who have experienced domestic/family violence

your benefits

When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation.  We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.

Your employment experience will include:

• salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
• regular line supervision and support plus internal practice supervision
• ability to negotiate flexible work hours and work arrangements
• opportunities for internal and external professional development
• free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
• a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
• yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centre Apps
• access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
• access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
• an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer

How to Apply

If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.

Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and take the next step in your career.

Please paste this link into your browser to view the full position description: https://glykcf.files.cmp.optimizely.com/yourtown.PD.WomenandDFamilyAdvocateTransitionalHousing

Contact: Marnie Elliot, Talent Partner on 0434 609 384

yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.

yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.

The yourtown Workplace Immunisation Policy requires team members in this position to be immunised against the following vaccine-preventable diseases: Hepatitis A, Chicken Pox, Measles/Mumps/Rubella, Pertussis (whooping cough), Influenza. yourtown will provide successful applicants with information regarding mandatory vaccination and evidence requirements during the recruitment process. yourtown will reimburse costs associated with meeting mandatory immunisation and vaccination requirements, including GP consultation fees, serology testing and vaccination prescription and administering fees.

At yourtown, everybody belongs. We welcome, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities in which we work.