After-Hours Domestic Violence Crisis Practitioner

UnitingCare Health Pty Ltd.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 94,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Packaging

Casual employment

Job summary

UnitingCare is seeking a Domestic Violence After Hours Practitioner (Casual) to provide after-hours crisis response for women and children in refuges. You will assess risk, conduct intakes, and develop safety plans, offering emotional and practical support while coordinating with on-call leadership.

The role requires a current Queensland Driver Licence, a Blue Card, and a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience. On-site shifts and on-call rosters are involved.

Qualifications

• Current Queensland Driver Licence required.
• Blue Card (Working with Children) or ability to obtain one.
• Tertiary qualification in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Behavioural Science or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in crisis response and trauma-informed practice is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours crisis response and support.
• Conduct intakes and risk assessments for residents.
• Develop and implement safety plans with residents.
• Offer emotional and practical support to women and children.
• Manage after-hours calls and liaise with external agencies.
• Document case notes and maintain records.
• Work independently while coordinating with on-call leadership.

Skills

Driver's Licence

Blue Card (Working with Children Check

Microsoft Office

Electronic client management systems

Crisis response

Education

Tertiary qualification in Human Services/Social Work/Psychology/Behavioural Science or related discipline

Equivalent experience in domestic violence/refuge services

Tools

Client management systems

MS Office

Job description

UnitingCare is seeking a Domestic Violence After Hours Practitioner (Casual) to provide after-hours crisis response for women and children in refuges. You will assess risk, conduct intakes, and develop safety plans, offering emotional and practical support while coordinating with on-call leadership.

The role requires a current Queensland Driver Licence, a Blue Card, and a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience. On-site shifts and on-call rosters are involved.