Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 13th Aug 2024
- Brisbane & Gold Coast > Brisbane
3 days left to apply
Every person has the right to live in safety, and yet domestic and family violence is a regular occurrence in Australia. At Bridges Crisis Accommodation, you will play a pivotal role in creating safety and opportunity for change. 54 reasons is one of the largest providers of DFV refuge services in Queensland - be part of this dynamic network of teams working together to deliver high quality support. In return, our team and wider organisation can offer you:
A place where your purpose matters. Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we're here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.
With the child's voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve - in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.
It takes all types of personalities and talents to drive our organisation- yours included. We value a healthy work-life balance and ensure our people feel connected to each other and our impact. Learn from inspiring people and grow from a connection to our strong local and global networks. From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose.
Here you're empowered to make a difference in children's lives by learning, sharing and collaborating to find new ways to solve problems.
In this part-time permanent position (30.4 hours per week) based in Brisbane, you'll work within a team to provide crisis responses to women and children escaping violence.
You'll provide risk assessment and safety planning as well as some case management and referral-based supports within a refuge setting. Reporting to the Team Leader, you'll work within a rotational roster Monday - Sunday between 8am & 8pm. We value maintaining a healthy work life balance and have incorporated considerations to support this.
Please note: the role attracts some minimal rostered on-call responsibilities for all staff members.
You're an experienced practitioner with high levels of initiative and flexibility alongside cultural sensitivity and knowledge. You're able to respond calmly and effectively in crisis and complex situations. Importantly, you possess a thorough understanding of the impact of domestic violence on women and children and can apply that within a trauma-informed practice framework. We recognise your contribution and provide you the support to ensure you can bring your best, knowing here you have the space and opportunity to grow.
We are looking for the right fit for our team and shared values are considered as high importance. If you feel that you meet some of the criteria, but not all and feel as though you could be the right match for the team, organisation and service, please get in touch to discuss this opportunity.
54 reasons is proudly part of Save the Children Australia. We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 1100 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.
It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:
Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.
We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume below.
Position Description: Family Support Specialist
For more information about this position please contact Charissa Burns - Team Leader at [email protected] using the subject line: Family Support Specialist - Family Support Specialist - Domestic and Family Violence Crisis Accommodation enquiry via EthicalJobs. Or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.
We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn't quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at [email protected] using the subject line: Family Support Specialist - Family Support Specialist - Domestic and Family Violence Crisis Accommodation enquiry via EthicalJobs
We're dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported - no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.
Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.
Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.
If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact [email protected] for further support.
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