Victim Support Worker - Family Violence Practitioner
Core
Provide trauma-informed, victim-centred support to individuals and families impacted by violent crime and family violence, including safety planning, risk assessment, and care planning.
Role type
Senior IC family violence practitioner
Builds
Holistic case management plans and referral pathways for victims of family violence
Domain
Social services / Family violence / Trauma support
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Risk assessment and management, Case management, Advocacy, Psychological first aid, MARAM framework expertise, Outreach support
Preferred skills
Experience with male victims of family violence, Community engagement, Cultural responsiveness
Technologies
MARAM tools
Responsibilities
Conduct risk assessments and develop tailored care plans; Provide psychological first aid and safety planning; Advocate for victims and connect them with specialist services; Engage with external stakeholders including police; Maintain accurate case notes and program data.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC