• Full-Time Permanent Role, and Part-time (0.6) fixed term to 30/6/22 available
• SCHADS Level 7, $100,262.24pa, plus superannuation
• Sandringham or Frankston Locations and remote/online work required
• Some evening work required & generous salary packaging available

WHO WE ARE

Family Life is a specialist family services organisation known for its innovation, impact and whole-of-community approach. Our teams are committed to transforming the lives of our clients and communities to build resilience and healthy relationships.

Family Life is a child safe organisation. We value, respect and listen to children and young people. We are committed to the safety of all children and young people. Family Life supports children to meet their potential and thrive. We do not tolerate neglect, mistreatment or abuse of any kind.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a skilled and motivated individual who embodies the Family Life Way principles to deliver trauma informed support to our clients and achieve positive outcomes for communities.

WHAT WE OFFER

Family Life team members have access to generous employee benefits including salary packaging, flexible work arrangements (including RDO’s and Purchased Leave), EAP services, and training and professional development opportunities.

About the role

The Family Violence Practitioner - Women’s, provides intensive, innovative and holistic interventions to victim-survivors of family violence.

This includes providing Family Violence counselling to victim-survivors and support to the partners/ex-partners/family members of the men attending the Men’s Behaviour Change Program due to perpetrating Family Violence.

The role works with the women to assess risk, complete safety plans, and requires communication throughout the man’s MBCP service to ensure the safety of the women and children. The Family Violence Practitioner - Women’s role also involves supporting women to address the impact of family violence and to support them in a short-term counselling capacity.

About the Position

The Family Safety Contact Worker will provide support to the partners/ex-partners/family members of the men attending the Men’s Behaviour Change Program due to perpetrating Family Violence. The role works with the women to assess risk, complete safety plans, and requires communication throughout the man’s MBCP service to ensure the safety of the women and children.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications (Degree minimum level) in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Family Therapy or related field.
• Demonstrated Family Violence knowledge and experience.
• Experience in working with victim-survivors of Family Violence.
• An understanding of the complexities of Family Violence.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and ongoing safety plans.
• Skill and competency in providing Family Violence specific Counselling to victim-survivors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

How to Apply

For a full position description please visit the Family Life careers page at www.familylife.com.au.

Please submit your confidential application including a CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria by clicking apply now. Please note: applicants who do not meet the selection criteria will not be considered.

For further information regarding the position please contact Rebecca Thompson, Program Manager on (03) 8599 5433.

Family Life values diversity and welcomes applicants who meet the position criteria, irrespective of race and ethnicity, colour, age, gender, gender identity, disability, religion and sexual orientation.

All offers of employment are subject to the Family Life Safety Screening process, including a Working with Children Check, Police Records Check and Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with Family Life.