Micah Projects is a community based not-for-profit organisation with a vision to create justice and respond to injustice at the personal, social, and structural levels in church, government, business, and society. We believe that every child and adult has the right to a home, an income, healthcare, education, safety, dignity, and connection with their community of choice. Micah Projects provides a range of support and advocacy services to individuals and families.

Job Description

BDVS is the specialist domestic violence service for the Brisbane metropolitan region. BDVS is funded by the Department of Justice and Attorney General to provide free and confidential services to adults and children who have been impacted by domestic and family violence.

BDVS has a focus on achieving safety and stability for the individuals and families that we support. Working from contemporary evidence based best practice models, BDVS provides an array of services including crisis and case management, outreach, groups, safety planning, court support, information and referral, programs for men who perpetrate DFV, and psycho-social education on the dynamics of domestic and family violence.

As a Domestic and Family Violence Specialist – Senior Practitioner, you will be an integral part of the BDVS First Response to women and people impacted by domestic and family violence, be responsible for undertaking risk assessments and conducting intake’s of incoming referrals, both from women and other services. Work with the Team Leader to manage and triage incoming referrals and allocate referrals & actions to the team.

This is a permanent full time role with conditions and salary at Level 5 of the SCHADS Award.

Key Responsibilities:

• Extensive experience working with people in crisis, conducting risk assessments, and developing safety plans.
• Knowledge of current theory and practice in domestic and family violence, using a trauma-informed approach.
• Ability to work with government and non-government agencies in case coordination, with knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Culturally sensitive practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge or ability to learn cross-disciplinary responses to domestic and family violence.
• Commitment to child and vulnerable adult safeguarding principles.
• Proficiency in IT systems, including case management and data collection.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and proactive teamwork, with a commitment to cultural diversity, equity, and WHS principles.

Essential Criteria:

• Extensive experience working with people in crisis, conducting risk assessments, and developing safety plans.
• Knowledge of current theory and practice in domestic and family violence, using a trauma-informed approach.
• Ability to work with government and non-government agencies in case coordination, with knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Culturally sensitive practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge or ability to learn cross-disciplinary responses to domestic and family violence.
• Commitment to child and vulnerable adult safeguarding principles.
• Proficiency in IT systems, including case management and data collection.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and proactive teamwork, with a commitment to cultural diversity, equity, and WHS principles.

For more information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, see Position Description.

For more information, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Advocate - Senior Practitioner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Benefits of working at Micah Projects

• Join a well-recognised multidisciplinary organisation;
• Salary Packaging option up to $18,550, increasing your take home pay (including meals and entertainment card option up to $2,650);
• Access to other employee benefits, including supply of uniforms, and wellbeing hub;
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including further training, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us;
• Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program.

How to Apply!

If you believe that you have interest, passion, and desire to make a difference in people’s lives, please click on Apply Now.

Please supply a Resume/CV and a covering letter/email addressing the Key Responsibilities and Essential Criteria (maximum of 2 pages), along with any other relevant documentation.

Applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying!

A position description is attached.

Micah Projects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.