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We are a leading Specialist Family Violence service in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Our vision is for our community to be free from Family Violence where everyone is safe. Previously EDVOS, we’ve just launched our new name and identity to better express the important work we do, and agitate as a change agent for our clients and the community.
We’ve grown to a team of around 170 people in recent years, as response service have expanded following the Royal Commission into Family Violence. We provide access and initial response services in partnership with other agencies through The Orange Doors in Croydon and Box Hill, and case management services through our support and recovery team in Ringwood.
We also work to change attitudes to gender equality to prevent violence from happening in the first place, and equip the community to respond to disclosures of abuse. We do this through a range of initiatives delivered by our primary prevention, education and training team.
We apply an intersectional lens to all of our work. Our approach is trauma informed, strengths based, and person centred.
What our clients are saying:“My case manger supported me with deep care. She helped me in every aspect through her wisdom and patience. She makes sure that I am doing well. Without her, I wouldn’t be as hopeful."
What our people are saying: “I love the culture at FVREE and how supportive the environment is. It’s something I had not experienced until I came here.”
About the role
- Looking for a change? Family violence work could be for you
- Join a leading specialist service to deepen your Family Violence understanding and practice
- Work in Intake and Assessment as part of our Access and Response team
- Part-time (0.8FTE), ongoing role
- Location Yarra Junction, Orange Door Outer East Access Point
- In line with the findings of Equal Opportunity exemption H327/2017 and by special measure, FVREE is seeking applicants who identify as non-binary or people who identify as female from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) communities
The Orange Door works in partnership with multiple providers to ensure that the perpetrators of violence are kept in view and that individuals and families only need to tell their story once to receive quick access to integrated safety and wellbeing support. You will work in a multi-disciplinary team with peers from FVREE and other agencies to provide an integrated service including initial screening and risk assessment, short term assistance and financial support and connect clients to a range of other services. You’ll be able to draw on a range of supports including your FVREE team leader to develop your Specialist Family Violence practice.
Some travel may be required for this position in the Outer Eastern Melbourne region.
WHY JOIN FVREE?
- We are a specialist service so we can help you build a deep understanding of Family Violence practice
- We offer wrap around support for new people to develop skills on the job
- We are a welcoming, supportive and inclusive team – we are proud of our culture
- We walk the talk on inclusion: bring your whole self to work
- We believe in lifelong learning and support you to engage in professional development
- We have great benefits like parental leave, EAP and wellbeing supports
ABOUT YOU
You might be…
- A person with lived experience of Family Violence wanting to help others in similar situations
- Studying social work or hold a qualification or relevant experience in line with the minimum mandatory qualification requirements for Specialist Family Violence Practitioners*
- A person with knowledge, experience and skills in; intake, Family Violence risk assessment and safety planning, case planning and referrals, and client advocacy
- An experienced Family Violence Practitioner wanting to join a progressive specialist service
- Working in social services like mental health, homelessness or AOD and looking for a fresh opportunity
- In line with the findings of Equal Opportunity exemption H327/2017 and by special measure, FVREE is seeking applicants who identify as non-binary or people who identify as female from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) communities
We celebrate diversity in all its forms, and welcome interest in our work from people with a range of experiences.
You will be deeply aligned with our values and understand that gender inequality is one of the main drivers of Family Violence. You’ll be motivated by advocating and upholding the rights of women and children to be safe and free.
Following recommendations by the Royal Commission it has become a requirement for Family Violence Practitioners to have, or work towards, minimum qualifications like a social work degree, or Graduate Certificate in Family Violence. *For more information on the mandatory minimum qualifications please visit here.
KEEN TO APPLY OR WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Please review the Position Description attached for a full list of accountabilities and criteria.
For further information regarding the Specialist Family Violence Practitioner roles, please contact Sami Barkman, on (03) 9259 4200.
To apply, please email peopleandculture@fvree.org.au using the subject line: ADS 1224 SFVP
OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Due to the specialist nature of the work and services FVREE provides FVREE predominantly employs women, including women from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) communities, as per the findings of Equal Opportunity exemption H327/2017 and by special measure.
FVREE actively promotes a safe and inclusive workplace where workers are free from discrimination and are afforded dignity and respect. We encourage applications from women of all abilities, as well as from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTI.
FVREE is a child-focused and child safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and interests of children. All appointments with FVREE are subject to a police records check, working with children check and reference checks.
How to apply
We will be in touch with you shortly after you have applied to discuss your application. Please include a CV and brief Cover Letter, noting preferred location, and outlining the following:
- What motivated you to apply for this role?
- What strengths, skills and experience you could bring to FVREE?
All applications to be sent to peopleandculture@fvree.org.au and include ADS 1224 SFVP in the subject line.
Please quote in application: Specialist Family Violence Practitioner – Intake and Assessment via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #Community_Development, #Community_Engagement, #Community_Support_Services, #DomesticFamily_Violence, #Drug_Alcohol_and_Addiction, #Families, #Mental_Health, #Women
