About Us

SSI is a national not-for-profit organisation providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia. With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities,

SSI supports individuals, children, families and communities via a range of vital human services from settlement support of newcomers and refugees through to programs in employment and education and health wellbeing and social supports for all Australians, new and old.

About the Team

99 Steps is a specialised Domestic and Family Violence program that offers culturally sensitive services to women from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds residing in the Logan and Beenleigh. The program considers an intersectional approach, which includes individual advocacy, case management, safety planning, risk assessments, information and referrals, crisis support and counselling to address the unique needs and challenges faced by women accessing the service.

About You

The Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Practitioner will provide brief counselling, case management support, information, advocacy and referral services to women and children from refugee and migrant backgrounds in Logan/Beenleigh who are impacted by domestic and family violence. This will include intake and assessment, safety planning, trauma-informed and solutions-focussed brief counselling, case management, the provision of information and referral to other services and referral to court assistance programs for domestic and family violence matters. Services provided may include the provision of information and referral for perpetrators of domestic violence.

The 99 Steps team works closely and collaboratively with staff and programs across the organisation as well as with service providers within the broader community and is a member of the Logan/Beenleigh Integrated Services Response.

Please ask us for a copy of the PD for the full responsibilities. 

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work or human services field and/or relevant experience and working towards obtaining qualifications.
• Minimum two years’ experience in working with women and their families impacted by domestic and family violence.
• Demonstrated experience in working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities particularly newly arrived women from refugee and migrant backgrounds.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication framework and practices, that are congruent with a strengths-based approach and demonstrated professional integrity, with respect to such matters as confidentiality and client interests.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in negotiation, interpretation, advocacy and conflict resolution alongside emotionally regulated responses.
• To understand and have a willingness to work from a feminist and rights/advocacy framework which values cultural diversity and recognises the disadvantages faced by women and children of CALD.

About our Benefits

• Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!

• Industry leading flexible working arrangement supported to work from home and office, including 9-day fortnight;

• Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
• Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

About our Recruitment Process

At SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.

Our commitment to Diversity

SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in, so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your goals and experience.

If you would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact the talent acquisition team at [email protected] or [email protected] using the subject line: Domestic and Family Violence Practitioner - Logan / Beenleigh enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.

SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process (including the application form) and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

Should you require adjustments please email me at [email protected] or call me on 0410 801 184.