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ABOUT US The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
Are you passionate about supporting your community? About the role We are seeking a dedicated Specialist Practitioner for our Orange DoorFamily Violence Program!
You will work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team of practitioners delivering high quality and safe responses to Victorian women, children and families seeking support through the Hub and keep perpetrator at view. About The Orange Door
The role of the Orange Door is to provide A more visible contact point so that people know where to go for specialist support Help for people to identify Family Violence and child wellbeing issues Advice based on contemporary risk assessment tools and guidance Specialist support and tailored advice for victims, families and children, and perpetrators Connection and coordination of access to support A system-wide view of service capacity, client experience and outcomes The Orange Door will support the agency of women, children and families, to ensure that the services they receive meet their needs and their goals. The Orange Door will help to maintain a focus on perpetrators, so the risk they pose can be assessed, and they are held to account for their behaviour.
The Orange Door team The Orange Door will bring together different workforces and practices to create an integrated Orange Door team and a consolidated intake point in the Bayside Peninsula/Inner Gippsland Area to create a new way of support for: Women, children, young people and families experiencing Family Violence Perpetrators of Family Violence Families in need of support with the care, development and well-being of children
This will be achieved by drawing on the expertise of Community Service Organisations and their deep connections with people in local areas, and bringing together workers from organisations that currently: Receive police referrals for women and children who are victims of Family Violence Receive police referrals for perpetrators of Family Violence (known as Enhanced Intake Services’) Receive child wellbeing referrals Provide the Child FIRST service Deliver other relevant services as appropriate, such as those delivered by Aboriginal services The Orange Door Team will include a mix of staff employed by Family Safety Victoria and staff employed by Community Service Organisations, Aboriginal services and DFFH. For each launch site the size of the team will vary to reflect the local resources.
Responsibilities include Deliver screening and triage, assessment, crisis responses and coordinated referrals consistent Identify, assess, and prioritise risk and needs of women and children, families, and perpetrators Submit requests with Orange Door Team Leader for allocation into core services for clients Undertake interim support as a lead practitioner or support worker aligned with the Integrated Practice Framework Participate in training and development activities designed to build capabilities to work effectively in the Hub environment This is a fixed-term full-time position, contracted for 12 months, based in Frankston, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Award Level 6.
You will have Tertiary qualification in Social Work/Social Sciences or related (essential) Experience working in the Family Violence sector (desirable) Applies FDV models, approaches, theories, and practices when dealing with clients Knowledge of physical, emotional, psychological, behavioural impact of trauma and abuse A Current Victorian Driver's Licence Benefits of working at The Salvation Army
We offer our eligible employees NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.
Do not delay in submitting your application today! The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions.
We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people. The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a
Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check. We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration
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