Family Support Specialist - DFV Refuge and Outreach
Family Support Specialist - DFV Refuge and Outreach
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Every person has the right to live in safety and yet domestic and family violence is a regular occurrence in Australia. Help us do our part to change this reality in Toowoomba. 54 reasons is one of the largest providers of DFV refuge services in Queensland be part of this dynamic network of teams working together to deliver high quality support. In return our Team and wider organisation can offer you:
- Flexibility and Inclusivity We prioritise worklife balance and may be able to negotiate working arrangements around the other important needs in your life.
- Genuine Investment In all members of our team personally and professionally; caring culture creates innovative practitioners who feel valued. Individual professional development packages available for all staff members. An ideal opportunity for someone looking to relocate to kickstart their career.
- Support and opportunities to become a specialist in the field capped caseloads to refine intensive skills and allow success for families experiencing the impacts of DFV.
54 reasons is Australias leading child rights organisation no ordinary notforprofit.
Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement were here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive in all their diversity.
With the childs voice at the centre we provide quality services to children and their caregivers in every state and territory and across regions remote areas and capital cities. From our programs to our support services this is the place to realise your purpose.
A place to make a difference:
In this part time maximum term position (3 days per week negotiable* for six months) youll work within a team to provide case management and safety planning support to women and children who are escaping or experiencing domestic violence within the refuge accommodation program. Please note: the role attracts some minimal rostered oncall responsibilities. As part of our Adas Haven DFV Refuge and Outreach Program youll report to our Team Leader.
* Ideally the preferred working arrangement is Wednesday Friday however there may be capacity for flexibility and extension in these days/hours.
You will make a difference by:
- Directly supporting children and young people accessing crisis accommodation with their immediate needs after experiencing DFV
- Conducting individual and group activities that will support parent/child attachment and healthy developmentand transitions
- Enhancing child focused practice in the region both within 54 reasons and more broadly in the community
- Connecting families with the services they need and providing appropriate referrals
Does this sound like you
Youre an experienced practitioner with high levels of initiative and flexibility alongside cultural sensitivity and knowledge. Youre able to respond calmly and effectively in crisis and complex situations. Importantly you possess a thorough understanding of the impact of domestic violence on women and children and are able to apply this within a traumainformed practice framework.
It is a genuine requirement of this position that it be filled by a woman as permitted in sections 25 104 and 105 of the AntiDiscrimination Act 1991.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
This role requires:
- A Bachelor/Diploma of Social Work Psychology or relevant Human Services Qualification and/or significant experience in a similar service
- Knowledge and understanding of domestic and family violence including the impact on children
- Experience working with families from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Current drivers licence
We are looking for the right fit for our team and shared values are considered as high importance. If you feel that you meet some of the criteria but not all and feel as though you could be the right match for the team organisation and service please get in touch to discuss this opportunity.
A place to belong:
At 54 reasons we invest in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 600 people strong and proudly diverse whether in race ethnicity gender age disability sexuality cultures and beliefs.
It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities backgrounds and talents embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation and offer a range of rewards for your effort including:
- Annual PD funding and ongoing development opportunities
- Generous award rate salary (Level 4.1 currently $43.08 per hour increasing in July) plus full salary packaging benefits use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
- Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure youre able to perform at your optimum
- Supportive Managers we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a career
- Support for workplace wellness including access to our free confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
- Internal deployment and secondment opportunities and opportunities to progress within one of Australias largest nonprofits
Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.
Sound interesting
Wed love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter (addressing the role requirements above) and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the Apply section.
Applications close: COB Friday 23rd May 2025. Please note: Interviews will commence as soon as applications are received and to ensure job shadowing opportunities the successful applicant will ideally commence work in May.
Position Description: Family Support Specialist SEQ Refuges
For more information about this program see our Program Profile. For any queries please contact Team Leader Kelly Sofio at .
We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no onesize fitsall when it comes to recruitment so if we didnt quite hit the mark for you please let us know at . Were dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported no matter your race ethnicity gender age disability sexuality neurodiversity culture and beliefs.
Save the Children Australia is a childsafe employees are required to undergo a National Police Check a Working with Children Check and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the InterAgency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.
If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role please contact for further support.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
