Family and Domestic Violence Specialist - Mobile Outreach Support Worker

Macleod Accommodation Support Service In c; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Gold Coast seeks a Female Family and Domestic Violence Specialist for mobile outreach. The role involves providing immediate support and case management to women and children facing domestic violence. Requires 5+ years experience in the sector and relevant qualifications. This position offers a flexible working environment and mandates after-hours on-call duties.

Qualifications

• 5+ years paid experience in the community and domestic violence sector.
• Highly developed risk assessment, safety planning, and case management skills.
• Ability to articulate a comprehensive feminist analysis of FDV.

Responsibilities

• Provide mobile support to women and children in crisis.
• Complete comprehensive domestic violence risk assessments.
• Coordinate referrals for additional services and advocacy.

Skills

Risk assessment

Safety planning

Case management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or Social and Behavioural Sciences

Job description

Family and Domestic Violence Specialist - Mobile Outreach Support Worker

Macleod Accommodation Support Service Inc (MASS) has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, motivated female to join our supportive, small, professional team as Family and Domestic Violence Specialist – Mobile Outreach worker.

The applicant should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in domestic and family violence or similar FDV environment. This role is permanent and available for an immediate start within a flexible working environment.

Position Purpose:

This role is to provide mobile support and timely responses to women and children who require immediate or crisis assistance, within the Gold Coast area. You will promote each client’s safety, strengths, and goals through individualized case plans and services, assisting them to live independent, safer lives with increased well-being and safety.

Mobile outreach support will be provided to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence who:

• Are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• Are housed but at risk of homelessness.
• Are in unsafe and/or temporary accommodation such as in motels and unfunded or privately owned refuges.

Within the role, there is the requirement to engage in rostered on-call after-hours and weekend responses.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or Social and Behavioural Sciences from a recognized tertiary institution or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years paid experience in the community and domestic violence sector and highly developed risk assessment, safety planning, and case management skills.
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated skills in completing comprehensive domestic violence risk assessments, intensive case management, and coordination, referrals for additional services, and advocacy to support client’s transition into sustainable housing.

Selection Criteria:

• Ability to articulate a comprehensive feminist analysis of FDV, and an understanding of trauma and the impacts of violence against women.
• Demonstrated experience in providing crisis support and case management for women and their children experiencing domestic and family violence and/or trauma, including those from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated working understanding of relevant legislation, theory, and practices related to the provision of family and domestic violence experienced by women and children.

It is a genuine requirement of this position that it be filled by a woman as permitted in Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1997.

Macleod Accommodation Support Service Inc is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all eligible candidates.