At yourtown, we believe every young person has the right to a brighter future and aim to be part of the solution by delivering services that get results. Our services include Kids Helpline, mental health support services for children and young people, youth employment services, domestic and family violence services and parenting and early childhood development programs. At yourtown you will be part of the solution.

yourtown is excited to launch a Domestic and Family Violence Transitional Housing Service. This program will ensure families are provided safe housing and case management support to safely transition from refuge to independent housing.

About the role

The Women and Family Advocate provides individual, family and group support planning to women, young people and children who are clients of our DFV Transitional Housing Service. You will provide practical support and interventions to increase client’s safety and wellbeing post refuge through the lens of a multi-level practice framework in collaboration with the team.

Your day to day may involve:

• Determine appropriate interventions that apply theoretical knowledge of domestic and family violence
• Conduct risk assessments and respond to identified risk through a collaborative team approach
• Provide practical support to women and children and advocate on their behalf
• Support the children’s wellbeing and development, and parents’ skills and confidence
• Undertake therapeutic support and provide crisis counselling for children and women
• Network to develop collaborative relationships with stakeholders to successfully link families to support services during and post exit

This is a permanent part-time position, 22.8 hours per week.

About you

We are looking for a flexible and adaptable individual who will work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve best practice outcomes for woman and families.

Successful candidates will bring:

• Degree level qualification in Social or Behavioural Sciences with at least 3 years’ experience in family and youth services, preferably with knowledge and skills in working with women and children who have experienced domestic and family violence
• You will work within a clear client centred, trauma informed strengths-based framework
• Experience in providing therapeutic support and counselling for women and children
• Experience in planning, implementing and facilitating individual supports and groups for women and children who have experienced domestic/family violence
• Ability to participate in and contribute to relevant networks
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment, with sound problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution and report writing skills along with the ability to impart knowledge

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can be innovative, drive change and have a positive impact on the lives of children and families we would love to hear from you. We offer attractive employment conditions including access to salary packaging arrangements and paid parental leave. Find your place at yourtown.

Contact: Marnie Elliot, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0434 609 384

yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.

yourtown supports vaccination as the best way to keep our people and our communities safe from Covid-19. We require all employees, volunteers, students and contractors to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as a condition of employment.

The yourtown Workplace Immunisation Policy requires personnel in this position to evidence or obtain mandatory immunity requirements for the following diseases: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Chicken Pox, Measles/Mumps/Rubella, Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis (whooping cough), Influenza. yourtown will provide successful applicants with information regarding mandatory vaccinations and supporting information about the immunization and access to a general practitioner, pharmacist, or local clinic for individual consultation regarding immunisation.

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