Senior Specialist Family Violence Practitioner en Salvationarmy
Salvationarmy · Alice Springs, Australia · Onsite
- Professional
- Oficina en Alice Springs
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ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
Why this role matters
The Salvation Army (Salvos) provides a wide range of services that support women and women with children impacted by family and domestic violence. We offer accommodation, counselling, support, behavioural programs, and advice to women and children at risk of, experiencing or escaping family violence. Our services focus on prevention, restoration, and healing to provide specialised support to address immediate safety issues and provide advice, referrals, and connection to assist the recovery journey.
About the role
As a Senior Specialist Family Violence Practitioner, this is your opportunity to works with adults and children victim survivors who have experienced or are experiencing family violence. You will provide a welcoming and accessible environment that is safe and supportive to individual needs.
Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a fixed-term position, offering full-time hours until June 2026.
How you will make an impact
Effective relationships are established with clients that encourage self-determination and participation and uphold the principles of the National Family Violence Model of Care.
Specialist FV Case management and crisis support is provided to clients in accordance with TSA case management models and standards of practice
Ongoing assessment is made of the victim survivor’s issues, needs and circumstances from initial intake to exit
Conduct ongoing family and domestic violence risk assessment and safety planning with clients using agreed tools
Individual case plans are developed in collaboration with victim survivors and include a range of interventions that address the needs or goals of clients
Case plans are implemented and actively led by the victim survivor
What you will bring
A tertiary qualification in Social Work is essential.
Experience working in the family violence sector is desirable.
Experience in specialist family violence and/ or child wellbeing work is highly desirable
Demonstrated case management experience and skills
Highly developed time management and work prioritisation skills with an ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision required
Advance computer skills including experience in data and record management
Relevant child protection requirements are obtained for example Working with children check.
A national police record check is required
Ability and willingness to be on call
What we offer
The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:
Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.
Flexible working arrangements.
Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport
Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.
Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration
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