Domestic and Family Violence Specialist

Your Contribution

The Specialist Domestic and Family Violence Worker (Specialist DFV Worker) will be part of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Wellbeing Service (FWS) delivering culturally sensitive holistic trauma-informed and responsive services to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families impacted by domestic and family violence. This initiative seeks to offer these families a comprehensive integrated service response from FWS while improving their access to mainstream domestic and family violence support systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide specialist advice and assistance to FWS staff to ensure they are aware of the nature and impact of domestic and family violence and the impact on the work they do with clients and family members

Assess and undertake risk assessments of referrals received where domestic and family violence has been identified as a presenting concern

oDevelop and document safety plans with families

oEnsure the perspectives of the children and young people are considered when completing safety plans

oAssess for all forms of risk and protective factors for preschool and aged children

Provide FWB workers with advice and assistance with:

osafety planning including safe engagement strategies for families affected by domestic and family violence including strategies to assess monitor and minimise risk to family members and workers

oon understanding the dynamics of DFV and targeted responses that promote safer outcomes for families

Maintain a strong focus on duty-of-care by conducting ongoing assessment of threat of harm and other risk factors and take appropriate steps

Participate in client home visits

Work jointly with other FWS workers to ensure the domestic/family violence support needs of the family and/or family members are met

Assist with assessment of client needs and decisions regarding case management and referral pathway to specialist domestic and family violence sexual violence and womens support services

Participate in relevant local network meetings Integrated Service Response (ISR) High Risk Teams (HRT) and Local Level Alliances (LLA) that are specific to supporting services addressing domestic and family violence in the catchment area

Maintain an understanding of all contemporary DFV legislation and guidelines and practices including the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012

Work within the Safe and Together Principles and provide psycho education to clients when

Required Qualifications and Experience

Tertiary qualifications in Human Services or relevant discipline (not essential) minimum Certificate IV in Community Services (or prepared to study and obtain skills and qualifications)

Experience working in family violence service delivery

Knowledge and experience in child protection settings and practice

Experience collaborating with teams and facilitating D&FV education that supports professional development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members

Experience at successful service delivery to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Sound knowledge of child safety & wellbeing

Awareness of parenting models and theories

Ability to use and perform within strengths-based service delivery

Ability to operate within a case management model and adopt the QATSCIPP practice framework and Standards

Knowledge of or the ability to acquire knowledge of the relevant government statutes governing statutory child protection work (i.e. Child Protection Act 1999) and Domestic and Family Violence work (i.e. Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012) and the ability to keep current of the legislative practice and procedural changes within the system

Required Licenses and Checks

Ability to pass a National Police Check no Serious/Criminal/Court Records

Current Blue Card (Queenslands Working with Children Check)

Current C Class Drivers Licence (Qld)

Proof of qualifications and current registration (as appropriate) are to be provided prior to commencement of employment

Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE are strongly encouraged to apply for this role

Why work for TAIHS

TAIHS provides access to an employee assistance program and access to learning and development opportunities. Your employment experience with TAIHS will include work-life balance with competitive salary and benefits leave entitlements career progression opportunities and the chance to make a difference to the people and communities.

TAIHS is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity. The position involves working with a multicultural organisation where the majority of employees clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Employees demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people communicate effectively and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

tions people with a disability and those with family responsibilities to apply.

To Apply:

Please visit the TAIHS Careers Page for more information and to view the Position Description at: must submit the below documentation;

• CV/Resume
• One page cover letter detailing how you will achieve success in the position

Applications Close: Friday March 6th at 5:00pm

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