Practice Lead -Family Violence

Presbyterian Support Northern; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organization in Auckland is seeking a professional for a key role in family violence support services. The position involves developing frameworks and providing frontline support. Candidates must have significant experience in family violence and strong leadership skills. The organization values diversity and offers various support programs and benefits to its employees.

Benefits

Employee Assistance programmes

Wellbeing support

Discounts for services

Recognition for service

Kiwi saver contribution

Additional annual leave

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification with Family Violence experience to be registered with a relevant body.
• Minimum 5 years in a lead role related to Family Violence.
• Ability to uphold clear professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and align the SHINE Practice framework.
• Provide frontline support to clients when required.
• Manage front-line roles and contribute to after-hours service.

Skills

Social Worker or Counsellor qualification

5+ years in a lead role

Excellent written and oral skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Leadership and management experience

Knowledge of Family Violence

Resilience and determination

Education

Tertiary qualification in Family Violence

Job description

Ko mātou tēnei

We believe that everyone should be able to actively contribute to their community and thrive. Our team of 900 stretches from Taupo to Whangarei, and provides access to critical health and social services. We are renowned for our core services Enliven, Family Works, Lifeline and Shine.

Everything we do is informed by our purpose to enable our clients to have a better life; and our values of Hope, Trust & Integrity, Compassion, Partnership, Tangata Whenua.

Te Kowhiringa | The Opportunity

Our Shine team is one of New Zealand’s leading providers of family violence support and prevention services. We help adult and child victims become safer and stay safer, raise awareness and recognition of family violence, and deliver effective programmes to help prevent and eliminate violence in the home.

Working from our Auckland office this opportunity is to join one of New Zealand’s largest not-for-profits, to develop and align the SHINE Practice framework to the Te Aorerekura Strategy. You will be working with managers and the team to maintain and enhance a consistent level of practice and capability across Shine.

This position is to also provide frontline support to clients when required and line management of front-line roles when needed as in providing cover for sick leave and/or providing case consultation for the after-hours service. You will also be expected to contribute management escalation to the on call after hours service.

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe | Your Skills and Experience

• Social Worker or Counsellor or similar tertiary qualification with Family Violence experience to be registered with SWRB/NZAC or a relevant body
• Min 5 years in a lead role - high level experience and knowledge in Family Violence in supporting Victim Survivors and Users of Violence
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Proven skills and experience in leading and managing best practice services incorporating the use of research methodologies and with the participation of internal/external experts
• Ability to uphold clear and professional boundaries
• Good knowledge of Family Violence and impact on a range of presentations, children, families, disabilities
• Persuasiveness, resilience, determination, tenacity and lateral thinking

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi nei | Highlights of Working with Us

We are committed to creating a diverse work place where you can look forward to feeling included and valued for your contribution. Examples of our commitment include that we are a dementia friendly organisation, a DVFREE Tick Accredited employer, a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion; and a member of the Pride Pledge.

Our people are critical to our success. Part of working as part of our team means that you will have access to:

• Counselling and support through our Employee Assistance programmes
• Wellbeing support and resources for you and your family
• Discounts for a range of services and products, through our BOOST programme
• A reward each time you successfully refer a friend or family to work for PSN
• Formal recognition for your service from 5 years of service
• Kiwi saver contribution in addition to your base salary
• Apply to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave each year

Contact [e-mail] if you have any questions or would like a copy of the Role Profile.

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E hika ma, Tono a mai! (What are you waiting for)… join our team and be part of the solution!