After-Hours Domestic Violence Crisis Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

UnitingCare Health is seeking a Domestic Violence After Hours Practitioner to provide after-hours support at Chermside. You will perform intakes, risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis response to protect women and children in refuges.

You will work a 24-hour on-call schedule with a 4-hour onsite shift and evening/weekend availability; a relevant qualification or progress toward one and a current Blue Card are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the effects of domestic and family violence on women and children and the ability to respond effectively.
• Ability to undertake thorough risk assessments and safety planning.
• Ability to participate as a team member with accurate records and communication for continuity of client care.
• Capacity to build respectful relationships with women and children and support mobilising strengths.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage crises effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours support to keep people safe during crises.
• Respond to crises, conduct intakes, assess risk, and help run the refuge.
• Develop safety plans with residents and offer emotional and practical support.
• Manage after-hours calls and liaise with partner agencies.
• Document case notes and respond to emergencies; work with on-call leadership.

Skills

Crisis response

Risk assessment

Trauma-informed

Safety planning

Case management

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Electronic client systems

Independent work

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or progress toward one

Job description

UnitingCare Health is seeking a Domestic Violence After Hours Practitioner to provide after-hours support at Chermside. You will perform intakes, risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis response to protect women and children in refuges.

You will work a 24-hour on-call schedule with a 4-hour onsite shift and evening/weekend availability; a relevant qualification or progress toward one and a current Blue Card are preferred.