Family Violence Worker - Adult Program Fvcss - North

The role:

• Assist adults to recover from their experience of Family Violence through the provision of information, assessment, counselling, referrals, group work, and other appropriate forms of therapeutic intervention.
• Contribute to and participate in the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of programs and group sessions.
• Provide information and support, referral and advice to clients and other service providers.
• Assess and monitor the ongoing risk and safety needs of the adults affected by Family Violence who access the service.
• Identify, develop, provide or purchase the services required to meet the needs of adults affected by Family Violence.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.The team:

• Family Violence Worker - Adult Program (FVCSS) is a free Department of Health service which provides support to people who have experienced Family Violence.
• The Family Violence Worker - Adult Program (FVCSS) provides support to the person identified as the victim of Family Violence, in intimate partner relationships.
• Family Violence Worker - Adult Program (FVCSS) is part of the Tasmanian Government Safe at Home integrated response to Family Violence.

Details of AppointmentFixed term, part time, day worker position working 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2025*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Location: Launceston, TasmaniaSalary: $71,441 to $107,878 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

Eligibility:Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Satisfactory completion of an approved allied health professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board or in the case of self-regulated allied health professions with either full membership or eligible for membership with the relevant professional association
• Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver's Licence

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: * Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to ApplyApply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsWe encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.Statement of DutiesApplicant GuideFor more informationHeather MalerbiTeam Leader - FVCSS North Adult ProgramPhone: (03) 67772282
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