Specialist Family Violence Practitioner

Are you passionate about your community?

About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Specialist Family Violence Practitioner! You will provide outreach case management support to women and women with children who have experienced or are currently experiencing Family Violence. This role encompasses the delivery of assessment and crisis response.

Responsibilities include

• Case management support provided to clients
• Individual case plans are developed in collaboration with clients and include a range of interventions
• Case plans are implemented and actively led by the participant
• Clients are assisted to access holistic support services and establish community connections
• Progress and outcomes of individual case plans are regularly monitored and reviewed

This is a casual position, based in Sunshine, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 5 Award.

What you will have

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work (essential)
• Experience working in the Family Violence sector (desirable)
• Experience in Specialist Family Violence and/ or child wellbeing work (highly desirable)
• Demonstrated case management experience and skills
• Highly developed time management and work prioritisation skills with an ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision required
• Advanced computer skills including experience in data and record management
• A Valid Driver's Licence (essential) ​

Benefits 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
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• 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!

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.

How to Apply
If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

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 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.