AddressAssessment & Response Worker – DFV Crisis
About Us and Our Team Culture
At The Centre for Women & Co. and Men & Co. Services we work to support individuals, children and families towards physical and emotional safety through Domestic & Family Violence support and counselling. We work from an evidence-based, trauma-informed and reflective practice framework.
- We trust our team members and encourage autonomy.
- Our leadership team are grounded and supportive, and we don’t micro-manage.
- We are big on investing in professional development and career progression.
- We know that working in the DFV and Wellbeing sector is hard work, and we take care of our team.
The Role
The Assessment & Response Worker’s role is responsible for providing services directly to women who are experiencing Domestic and/or Family Violence. The role involves directly responding to clients who present in crisis, providing immediate support to clients requiring risk assessment, safety intervention and planning as well as urgent referrals and supportive monitoring and follow up. You will work collaboratively with team members and other agencies and organisations to develop appropriate and innovative responses to prevent violence within the Redlands Community.
Salary and Benefits
- SCHADS Level 5.1 ($47.50p/h) | Full Time (38hr p/w) | $93,860 annually
- Temporary contract available until March 2025
- A supportive induction process and in-house training about the meaningful work we do to support our clients through DFV and improve their wellbeing.
- Salary Packaging up to $15,900 (superannuation can be paid in addition to this, subject to any ATO limit if any).
- A supportive and warm team culture and working environment where we help one another out, learn from one another and have a lot of fun and laughs
Experience and Qualifications
Qualifications
- Essential - Tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, or human services (alongside relevant experience) received from a recognised university.
- Preferred - Postgraduate qualification in counselling or social work.
Experience
- Essential - Demonstrated experience and comprehensive knowledge of Domestic and Family Violence, and its effect on women, children and the wider community and demonstrated understanding of and experience working within current legislation (Domestic and Family Violence Act 2012)
- Preferred - Demonstrated experience and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
How to Apply – We Want to Meet You!
We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and welcome applications including a cover letter and resume to **@centreforwomen.org.au. Applications will be accepted until 3rd June 2024. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis as applications are received.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting candidates for this position. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
