Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (Intake)

About the role
We are currently seeking a Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (Intake & Assessment) to join us on a permanent full-timebasis, in Darwin City.

This position will support intake assessment (risk and needs), service linkage and brief intervention for all victim survivors of Family Violence contacting the the Salvation Army Family Violence Service (TSA FVS) in the Darwin and Palmerston areas. The role will be in instrumental in delivering high quality, safe and effective Family Violence and child well-being responses to those seeking support, safety, and recovery. The incumbent to this role will work closely with the refuge and outreach case management teams on allocation and specialist FV case management support.

Role responsibilities

• Effective relationships are established with clients that encourage self-determination and participation and uphold the principles of the National Family Violence Model of Care
• Deliver screening and triage, assessment, crisis responses, service planning, targeted interventions, allocation and coordinated referrals consistent with the RAMF and relevant risk assessment tools, operational guidelines and service specifications
• Identify, assess and prioritise risk and needs of women and children who have, or are experiencing Family Violence
• Brief Intervention/Interim case management support is provided to clients in accordance with TSA case management models and standards of practice
• Assessment is made of the client's issues, needs and circumstances at initial intake and coordinated handover to the Specialist Family Violence Practitioner is facilitated

This is a permanent full-time position, located in Darwin City, NT. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Level 5 Award.

The ideal candidate would have

• A tertiary qualification in Social Work is essential
• Experience working in the Family Violence sector is desirable
• Experience in Specialist Family Violence and/ or child wellbeing work is highly desirable
• Demonstrated intake and case management experience and skills
• Highly developed time management and work prioritisation skills with an ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision required
• Advance computer skills including experience in data and record management
• Valid Working with Children Check

Why work for us
In return we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as:

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Flexible working conditions
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity
• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

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:
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.