Advanced Specialist Domestic and Family Violence Advocate (Identified) – Level 5
Core
Provide specialist domestic and family violence (DFV) support through trauma-informed risk assessment, safety planning, case management, and referrals, while leading service development and mentoring other advocates.
Role type
Senior IC domestic and family violence advocate
Builds
Trauma-informed crisis response services and safety plans for victim-survivors
Domain
Social services / Domestic and family violence support
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Trauma-informed practice, risk assessment, safety planning, case management, court support coordination, cultural practice advice, mentoring and supervision, stakeholder partnership building, digital literacy for record-keeping
Preferred skills
Experience in embedded service models, legal clinic coordination, community education campaign leadership
Technologies
Client record-keeping systems
Responsibilities
Lead service delivery and development of trauma-informed practice; Provide trauma-informed crisis response including risk assessments and safety planning; Build and maintain partnerships with courts, community, and agencies; Provide mentorship and supervision to DFV Advocates; Support cultural capability by providing specialist cultural practice advice; Model positive team culture and values.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities