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SalaryWho Are We?
Since opening our doors in 1977, our passion for delivering high quality, people-focused support services has continued to flourish. In May 2020, we became the new custodian of White Ribbon Australia, establishing a national footprint for the organisation.
We remain committed to growing a workforce that celebrates diversity and seeks to inspire and empower the people we serve.
While we’ve changed a lot over the past 45 years, our values – Hope, Opportunity, Perseverance and Equality – remain at the very heart of everything we do.
The Role
The Family Domestic Violence Response Team (FDVRT) Program Facilitator employed by Communicare and White Ribbon Australia will work in line with the Western Australia Police Force, Department of Communities, Department of Justice and services providing Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) support to engage with men who choose to use violence. The Program Facilitator will also exchange risk related information where required to manage the safety of women and children.
This role will:
- Establish contact and provide individual interventions including case management to men who choose to use violence
- Engage in an assessment process to refer according to men’s behaviour change programs or other suitable interventions
- Engage in individual behaviour change sessions for men who choose to use violence
- Conduct tailored risk assessments and safety plans
- Undertake referrals to relevant support services
- Engage in relevant stakeholder relationships
This role is located in Bunbury and offered on a Permanent Full-time basis, working 76 hours per fortnight.
Selection Criteria
The position requires:
- 3-year tertiary qualification in the human services field, and or significant experience in the family and Domestic Violence.
- Ability to develop rapport and provide a high level of risk assessment, safety planning, and individual, case management and informal counselling to clients.
- Skills in liaising at all levels with other service providers and stakeholders.
- Skills in advocacy, negotiation and teamwork.
- Demonstrated high level time management and task management skills, and ability to work under limited direction.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and public speaking skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Unrestricted driver's licence.
- Current working with children's check card.
- An understanding of FDV and duty of care
- Satisfactory Police clearance (not older than 6 months from the issue date)
What we can offer you
- Opportunity to be part of an organisation helping to create strong, safe, and inclusive communities
- Generous NFP salary packaging opportunities (option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum)
- Extra Leave - 5 days of extra paid leave per annum
- Paid parental leave policy
- Family Domestic Violence and Abuse (FDVA) leave, financial assistance and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents
- Discounted Health Insurance with HBF
- Free, confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program
- Annual Flu Vaccination Program
How to apply
Please submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses our Selection Criteria. Applications close 11 February 2024.
White Ribbon Workplaces are centres of respect and proactivity in relation to the safety of women in the workplace and the community.
Communicare encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and people living with disabilities.
Short listing will commence immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
