Family Violence Court and Social Support Worker
Core
Provide trauma-informed support to victim-survivors navigating the family law and court systems, conducting risk assessments and safety planning.
Role type
Specialist Family Violence Court Social Support Worker
Builds
Safety plans, risk assessments, and advocacy referrals for victim-survivors in the family law system
Domain
Family violence, family law, and child protection
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Risk and needs assessment, safety planning, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, knowledge of MARAM framework, knowledge of family law and child protection systems, trauma-informed practice
Preferred skills
Knowledge of FASS model, understanding of FVISS and CISS
Technologies
MARAM framework, FVISS, CISS
Responsibilities
Conduct family violence risk and needs assessments; Support clients before, during, and after court appearances; Assist clients in navigating family law, family violence, and child protection systems; Work collaboratively with Victoria Legal Aid, court staff, police, and community services; Liaise with courts regarding safety planning and court orders; Maintain accurate client records, case notes, and service reports
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC