Domestic Family Violence Practitioner
Domestic Family Violence Practitioner
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Job Description
Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding role making a difference to the lives of women and children experiencing domestic & family violence. Your search may be over
Womens Safety Services SA (WSSSA) is a leading provider of support services for women and children experiencing domestic & family violence. Our organisation shares a vision for a society where women and their children live safely and thrive in communities free from all forms of violence. Our staff have passion courage and resilience that nurture and support lifechanging outcomes for clients.
THE ROLE
Our Domestic Violence Crisis Line (DVCL) is a fast paced busy and intensive 24/7 telephone service providing statewide crisis responses to women and their children experiencing Domestic & Family Violence.
The Domestic & Family Violence Practitioner has a specific focus on risk assessment and safety management through the use of a Personal Protection App.
Use your knowledge and understanding of domestic and family violence to engage new and existing clients and stakeholders including facilitating equitable access to other forms of DFV support and intervention as required.
The position is offered on a 0.6FTE (working 22.5 hours a week).
A full position description can be foundHEREand on the WSSSA Careers Page YOU
Youre passionate about human rights and in particular the safety of people whove experienced domestic or family violence; youre inquisitive and astute at assessing needs quickly and making clear and concise decisions. If this sounds like you wed love to hear from you!
To succeed in this exciting and demanding role you will need:
- A degree level qualification in Social Work which gives eligibility for registration with the South Australia Social Work Registration Board.
- Strong interpersonal skills & initiative to problem solve and initiate planned responses
- Previous experience of working in a crisis or human services setting.
- An understanding of the issues faced by people experiencing domestic or family violence
- A capacity to work under pressure and at times autonomously.
- A current drivers licence and be eligible for or hold a DHS Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance.
We will also look favourably upon:
- Demonstrated experience within the specialist domestic and family violence sector or working with those who have been impacted by domestic family and sexual violence.
- Understanding of risk assessments and safety management strategies.
- Previous Helpline workplace experiences e.g lifeline 1800 respect.
WHY CHOOSE WOMENS SAFETY SERVICES SA
We are proud to offer the following benefits to our valued staff:
- Level 5 Social Community Home Care & Disability Award: Hourly rate of $49.93 penalty rates
- Generous above award Enterprise Agreement entitlements: Including 5 Wellbeing days 5 weeks of annual leave 6 weeks paid parental leave Paid Domestic & Family Violence Leave First Nations Ceremonial and Cultural leave
- Salary Packaging Options: up to $15900 tax free and other incentives available
- Commitment to work life balance: flexible hours/ ways of working
- Career Development Opportunities: promotion opportunities on the job and inhouse training.
- Womens led organisation: clientcentered strengths based diverse traumainformed supportive and responsive
- Specialist Traumainformed Employee Assistance Program
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should include your resume and a cover letter addressing the person specification within the position description.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 16 March 2025
Applications will be reviewed as received and the position closed earlier should a suitable candidate be found.
WSSSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building our strengths through a diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants applicants of culturally diverse backgrounds those with disability and gender diverse applicants are strongly encouraged apply.
Persons of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent who have the appropriate background and skills but do not have the essential qualification will be entitled to apply for any roles requiring a qualification in Social Work within Womens Safety Services SA (WSSSA).
Employment Type
Part-Time
