DFV Specialist Worker

Justice Support Centre Inc; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 95 000 - 117 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

35-hour week

Flexible hours

5 weeks holiday

Salary + super

Résumé du poste

Justice Support Centre is seeking a Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Worker to support women and DFV survivors in Sydney WDVCAS. The role focuses on court advocacy, safety planning, risk assessment and delivering trauma-informed, client-centred services across interagency partnerships.

Two full-time roles are available: one permanent and one fixed-term until 30 June 2027. Applicants should have strong collaboration skills and a commitment to empowering survivors within the legal system.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics, complexities and legal and social welfare consequences of domestic violence.
• Understanding of the criminal justice response to domestic violence including ADVO applications and related legal matters.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders in the local area.
• Understanding of needs of clients from diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to engage effectively with clients in crisis and provide trauma-informed support.
• Ability to deliver services in accordance with WDVCAS policies and procedures.
• Sound organisational, administrative and management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including negotiation and advocacy.

Responsabilités

• Assist the Manager in coordinating Sydney WDVCAS responsibilities.
• Work with the Safety Action Meeting Co-ordinator and other WDVCAS workers to provide a streamlined service.
• Two positions: 1 permanent full-time and 1 fixed-term full-time until 30 June 2027.
• Take electronic, telephone and paper referrals from DFV Connect and other agencies.
• Contact clients promptly to offer a service and conduct risk assessments.
• Provide safety planning and make warm referrals to service providers.
• Attend court on AVO list days and other days to provide information and advocacy.
• Ensure access to appropriate legal representation for ADVO matters.
• Advocate for clients with court staff and Sheriff Officers to aid court access.
• Develop policies and processes for Local Coordination Point and Safety Action Meeting.
• Maintain relationships with NSW Police, Local Courts, legal representatives and referral agencies.
• Comply with policy manuals and reporting requirements and complete training.

Connaissances

DV knowledge

Advocacy

Court advocacy

Interagency collaboration

Trauma-informed support

Interpreter support

IT basics

Second language

Description du poste

Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Worker

Sydney Womens’ Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service

1 x Permanent (Full-time) & 1 x Fixed-Term Contract until June 2027 (Full-time)

Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey where you can play a pivotal role in transforming lives and breaking the cycle of domestic and family violence? Do you possess the compassion, capabilities, and commitment to empower women and help break the cycle of abuse and support survivors to safety and healing?If so, we want you to be part of our remarkable team!

Why Join us?

• Professional Growth:Contribute to building something extraordinary and grow along with us with regular professional supervision
• Balance and Well-being:We prioritise your work-life harmony, ensuring a supportive and flexible work environment with a 35 hour week and flexible hours
• More holidays:We have 5 weeks holiday plus additional leave at Christmas
• Great salary:Starting package full time $106,106 + super (neg. dependent on experience)

About Justice Support Centre

Justice Support Centre is a not-for-profit community legal Centre.

Our legal services include information, advice and legal representation for people in South West Sydney, whose access to justice is denied or constrained, including specialised legal services for victim-survivors of DFV.

Our DFV services include court support and advocacy, safety planning, case management and financial counselling.

Both the legal and DFV teams offer tailored training and workshops to the community members and community organisations.

We give our clients the guidance, legal advice, support services and strength they need to claim their rights, know their options and choose their next steps.

About the role

The Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Worker assists the Manager in the overall administration and coordination of the Sydney WDVCAS responsibilities. The Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Worker works in partnership with the Safety Action Meeting Co-ordinator and other WDVCAS workers to provide clients with an effective, streamlined service.

We have two positions available – 1 x permanent (full-time) position and 1 x fixed term contract (full-time) until 30 June 2027.

The work of the DFV Specialist Worker (includes, but is not limited to, the following duties:

• accepting electronic referrals from DFV Connect as well as telephone and paper referrals from government agencies and non-government services
• contacting clients referred to the Local Coordination Point in a timely and appropriate manner to offer a service
• conducting a threat assessment with clients to ascertain current risk status
• undertaking safety planning with clients to address their immediate safety needs
• liaising with the Safety Action Meeting Co-ordinator regarding clients at serious threat to ensure these clients are placed on the agenda for the next Safety Action Meeting
• providing relevant and appropriate information in making warm referrals to a range of service providers to assist clients with their ongoing needs
• liaising with clients in relation to safety action plans developed at Safety Action Meetings and / or appropriate support provided, or arranged, by the Local Coordination Point
• attending court on AVO list days and other days as required, in particular; mentions, hearings, prosecutor hearing clinics etc to provide information, assistance, referrals and court advocacy for Sydney WDVCAS clients, as directed by the Manager or the Assistant Manager in liaison with the SAM Coordinator
• ensuring women have access to appropriate legal representation for Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVO) matters as required i.e. private ADVO applications
• ensuring the safety of Sydney WDVCAS clients at court by advocating on their behalf with court staff and Sherriff Officers to assist them into and out of court.Obtaining copies of orders and other notices from the court staff on behalf of Sydney WDVCAS clients, as required
• assisting the Safety Action Meeting Coordinator to develop and administer policies, systems and processes for the effective operation of the Local Coordination Point and the Safety Action Meeting
• developing and maintaining strong working relationships with key WDVCAS partners including NSW Police Force, Local Courts, legal representatives and referral agencies, in order to facilitate client access to those agencies and services
• complying with the Safety Action Meeting Practice Manual and the Domestic and Family Violence Information Sharing Protocol as well as the WDVCAP policy manual
• fulfilling data entry and reporting requirements for DFV Connect in line with the WDVCAS Service Agreement and the WDVCAP Principles, Policies and Standards as needed
• complete all necessary training as outlined in the WDVCAS service agreement and the WDVCAS Policy and procedure manual.

General Duties

• adhere to all JSC policies, procedures, principles and service standards
• be familiar and comply with all administrative, WHS and Human Resources procedures and processes relevant to your position
• undertake training and professional development to develop and maintain skills and qualifications necessary to effectively fulfil your position and as directed
• adhere to and work within codes of practice relevant to your role, position in the community and community sector
• maintain client and organisational privacy and confidentiality
• attend and contribute to regular team/staff meetings and planning activities as required
• actively and constructively participate in performance reviews
• promote JSC in a positive manner at all times
• encourage and maintain an atmosphere of harmony in the workplace by promoting and observing ethical practices, professionalism and teamwork
• work collaboratively with other team members by sharing skills, resources, projects and ideas
• participate in staff development opportunities
• maintain a working familiarity with office equipment required within the position
• other duties as requested by the Manager that are within the scope of this position.

ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• demonstrated understanding of the dynamics, complexities and legal and social welfare consequences of domestic violence
• demonstrated understanding of the criminal justice response to domestic violence including Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) applications and criminal prosecutions and related legal matters such as family law, care and protection, migration and victim’s compensation issues
• demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with key stakeholders in the local area
• demonstrated understanding of the particular needs of and challenges faced by clients from diverse communities, especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and clients from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds
• demonstrated ability to engage effectively with clients in crisis and provide appropriate, trauma-informed support
• ability to deliver services in accordance with policies, principles and other operational documents
• sound organisational, administrative and management skills
• excellent communication skills, particularly in negotiation, advocacy and conflict resolution
• ability to work effectively with interpreter services and other support services for victims with specific needs
• basic IT skills.
• proficiency in a language other than English.

This position is open to female applicants only. Justice Support Centre considers being a woman to be a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s. 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Closing Date: applicants will be interviewed progressively

Contact Person:Enquiriesabout the roles should be emailed to Janice Waring, Manager SYD WDVCAS,*************@jsc.org.au

The preferred applicants will be required to undergo a Working with Children Check and a National Police Records Check.Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate knowledge of DFV Connect.

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