• Enjoy a supportive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing
• Grow professionally within a supportive, impact-driven environment
• Full time role offering SCHADS LEVEL 5 salary package

Do you have a passion for working with people subjected to domestic and family violence, to support their safety?

Welcome to the Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS), a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to reducing domestic and family violence (DFV) in the Canberra community since 1988. Our mission is to create a world free from violence and abuse by focusing on prevention, early intervention, response and recovery for those impacted by DFV.

And this is where you come in...

DVCS is seeking a dedicated Family Violence Support Practitioner to join our innovative Room4Change Program in the ACT. In this position, you'll play a critical role in assessing DFV risk and addressing the safety and support needs of people subjected to violence.

What You'll Do:

• Engage with people subjected to violence and control, by men engaged with DVCS' men's behaviour change program, Room4Change
• Offer flexible supports over the phone and face to face, including risk assessment, safety planning, case management, case coordination, behaviour mapping, advocacy and referrals
• Attend case conferences, care team meetings, and interagency meetings to promote an integrated, collaborative approach to supporting families
• Consider the needs of children and young people affected by DFV and connect them to appropriate supports
• Contribute to administrative tasks such as booking appointments, completing case notes, and reporting.

Your Strengths:

• Experience working with people subjected to violence including as a Case Manager, Case Coordinator, Support Worker or Practitioner
• Demonstrated understanding of the complex dynamics of DFV particularly coercive control
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with a diverse group of clients
• Passion for making a positive impact and promoting the safety of victim-survivors and their families
• Openness to feedback and continuous growth and learning.

Why Join DVCS:

• Be part of a dedicated, multidisciplinary team working towards a shared goal
• Benefit from professional development opportunities and access to a wide range of expert practitioners
• Make a tangible difference in the lives of people impacted by violence.

If you're ready to contribute to positive change and improve the response to people experiencing domestic and family violence in our community, apply today and become a vital member of the DVCS team!

To apply for this job click on Apply Now. Ref code: 6631123.