Safety Action Meeting (SAM) Coordinator
Core
Coordinate Safety Action Meetings (SAMs) for domestic and family violence victim-survivors, managing safety planning, court advocacy, and liaison with police and legal partners.
Role type
Senior IC case management and coordination specialist (domestic violence)
Builds
Safety Action Plans, client safety strategies, and coordinated legal/court support services
Domain
Social services / Domestic violence intervention / Legal advocacy
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Case management, safety planning, court advocacy, stakeholder liaison, data entry and reporting, policy administration, threat assessment
Preferred skills
Community development, resource coordination, professional supervision participation
Technologies
WDVCAP database, CRP system, SAM manual protocols
Responsibilities
Coordinate and monitor Safety Action Meetings (SAMs) including agenda development and action recording; Liaise with NSW Police Domestic Violence Officers on threat upgrades/downgrades and risk assessments; Provide court advocacy and client support on AVO list days and hearings; Ensure timely data entry and reporting to WDVCAP and Legal Aid; Develop and administer policies for client confidentiality and worker safety; Contact referred clients to conduct threat assessments and safety planning; Maintain relationships with partners including courts, police, and legal representatives.