Advanced Specialist DFV Advocate – RESPSV002
Core
Provide trauma-informed crisis response, safety planning, and case management for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence, including coordinating emergency accommodation and legal advocacy.
Role type
Senior IC domestic and family violence advocate
Builds
Integrated service model for DFV and sexual violence support
Domain
Social services / Domestic and family violence
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
risk assessment, safety planning, case management, trauma-informed practice, court process navigation, mentoring, stakeholder liaison, cultural competency, digital literacy
Preferred skills
experience in embedded service models, practice leadership, coordinating legal clinics
Technologies
client record-keeping systems
Responsibilities
Provide trauma-informed crisis response and safety planning; Coordinate emergency accommodation and home safety upgrades; Liaise with internal and external stakeholders; Assist clients in navigating court processes; Mentor and supervise Level 4 DFV Advocates; Engage with partner agencies including police stations