Family Violence Intake & Assessment Specialist

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand; Hastings; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a.

Gifted leave at Christmas and Easter (

4 days gifted leave at Christmas and E

Job summary

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand in Hastings, VIC, is seeking a Family Violence Intake & Assessment Practitioner (SR0073) for a max term, full-time position. You will conduct screening, triage, risk and needs assessments, crisis responses and service planning for women, children and families experiencing family violence within The Orange Door.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to connect clients with supports, advocate for their safety and coordinate paths through the broader

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or related discipline with family violence minimums.
• Knowledge or experience across family violence, family services, child protection or Aboriginal community services.
• Understanding of risk, wellbeing and Best Interest Principles for assessments.
• Ability to work with diverse clients and communities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver screening, triage, risk and needs assessments, crisis responses and service planning for people experiencing family violence.
• Provide targeted interventions, referrals and coordinated support, connecting clients with appropriate specialist and community services.
• Work collaboratively within The Orange Door multidisciplinary team to support integrated risk assessment, case planning and coordinated responses.
• Support clients to navigate the broader service system, providing information, advocacy and practical assistance according to their needs.
• Maintain accurate client records in line with FVISS, privacy and information security requirements.
• Contribute to reflective practice and continuous improvement and share knowledge across The Orange Door and GSANZ.

Skills

Screening & assessment

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Client advocacy

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Cultural safety

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work or Psychology

Job description

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand in Hastings, VIC, is seeking a Family Violence Intake & Assessment Practitioner (SR0073) for a max term, full-time position. You will conduct screening, triage, risk and needs assessments, crisis responses and service planning for women, children and families experiencing family violence within The Orange Door.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to connect clients with supports, advocate for their safety and coordinate paths through the broader