Specialist Family Violence Practitioner
Core
Provide crisis response, risk assessment, case management, and therapeutic support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children escaping family violence.
Role type
Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (Clinical & Case Management)
Builds
Safety plans, individual treatment plans (ITPs), and case management outcomes for victim survivors.
Domain
Social Services / Family Violence / Aboriginal Community Support
Required skills
Family violence crisis intervention, case management, risk assessment, trauma-informed care, therapeutic counselling, advocacy, safety planning, MARAM framework knowledge, Aboriginal history and culture understanding, intake and assessment, group work facilitation
Preferred skills
Court attendance experience, working with police, mobile device proficiency, Microsoft Office
Technologies
Microsoft Office suite, client management systems, mobile apps
Responsibilities
Provide crisis response and risk assessment; Develop and review case plans and safety plans; Conduct individual assessments and therapeutic counselling; Liaise with community agencies and police; Advocate on behalf of clients; Coordinate client intake and reporting processes; Provide referrals for accommodation and resources; Inform clients about legal options and protection orders; Maintain regular face-to-face contact with clients at safe locations.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on practitioner