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SSI is a national not-for-profit organization providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia. With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.
SSI supports individuals, children, families and communities via a range of vital human services from settlement support of newcomers and refugees through to programs in employment and education and health wellbeing and social supports for all Australians, new and old.
Purpose of the Role
This role sits within the new NSW Multicultural DFSV Service. The role is responsible for developing Primary Prevention approaches and Early Intervention models for multicultural communities. It works with communities to better understand Domestic Family and Sexual Violence and the drivers of DFSV. Models are developed, implemented, and rolled out. The overall aim is to build capacity in communities to respond to and prevent DFSV.
As a specialist in this role, you will play a crucial role in our organization's efforts to address domestic family violence at its roots. Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families impacted by domestic family violence? Are you committed to preventing violence before it occurs and intervening early to support those at risk?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Domestic Family Violence Primary Prevention and Early Intervention Specialist.
Please ask us for a copy of the PD for the full responsibilities by emailing us at ******@ssi.org.au.
Essential Criteria
- Social science, social work or related qualifications or equivalent experience
- Extensive experience working with multicultural and multifaith communities
- Community development background
- Background of working within a gender equity framework and/or of DFSV.
- Written and verbal communication skills to convey concepts in simple language and work with interpreters
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
