Aboriginal Family Safety Practitioner

Dandenong and District Aborigines Cooperative; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dandenong and District Aborigines Co-operative Ltd (DDACL) is seeking an experienced Orange Door Practitioner to support Aboriginal families and communities across Melbourne's south-east. The role focuses on culturally safe intake, assessment, planning and coordination of services for women, children, men and families affected by family violence and child wellbeing concerns.

You will assess risk, develop safety plans, coordinate referrals and work within a multidisciplinary team to promote

Qualifications

• To be successful in this role you will demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and engagement skills.
• Experience in case management, assessments and support planning.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and community-controlled approaches.
• Experience in family violence and child wellbeing settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe intake, assessment and planning services.
• Deliver screening, triage, risk assessment and crisis responses.
• Develop and implement service and safety plans.
• Coordinate referrals and access to support services.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Participate in case conferences and professional supervision.
• Maintain accurate client records and case notes.
• Ensure privacy and information sharing compliant practice.
• Build relationships with Aboriginal community members and service providers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Engagement skills

Team collaboration

Cultural safety

Education

Degree in Social Work or related discipline

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Dandenong and District Aborigines Co-operative Ltd (DDACL) is seeking an experienced Orange Door Practitioner to support Aboriginal families and communities across Melbourne's south-east. The role focuses on culturally safe intake, assessment, planning and coordination of services for women, children, men and families affected by family violence and child wellbeing concerns.

You will assess risk, develop safety plans, coordinate referrals and work within a multidisciplinary team to promote