Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (Alexis Afm)

Are you passionate about supporting your community?

About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Specialist Practitioner for our Alexis Family Violence Program! You will provide specialist response, intensive short term interventions to men who have perpetrated Family Violence. This role is embedded within the Victorian Police Family Violence Investigation Unit.

Responsibilities include

• Ensure clients provided with non-judgemental, holistic support that demonstrate mission and values of The Salvation Army
• Demonstrate commitment to justice within the workplace and community
• Demonstrate awareness of issues in lives of women and children who are experiencing or recovering from Family Violence
• Adopt holistic approach to address Family Violence and acknowledge cultural differences and respond in a culturally safe and sensitive way
• Conduct intake and assessment, on-going risk assessments to inform and develop comprehensive support and safety plans
• Provide short term case coordination and case management

This is a fixed-term full-time position, contracted until July 2025, based in Prahran, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 6 Award.

What you will have

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work / Social Sciences or related fields is essential. Qualifications must align with the Mandatory Minimum Qualification Requirements for Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (Recommendation 209)
• Demonstrated Family Violence experience
• At least five years case management experience and skills
• Advance computer skills including experience in data and record management
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience working with men using violence
• Strong and authentic interpersonal skills with experience working with a range of clients
• Someone who is committed to ending Family Violence and understands the drivers of Family Violence
• An understanding of the complexities that come with working with Men who use violence
• The ability to critically analyse information, undertake assessments and provide advice and guidance to other practitioners
• A full Australian Driver's Licence

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.