Koori Family Violence Practitioner, Heidelberg
Core
Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed support and risk assessments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people attending the Magistrates' Court for family violence matters.
Role type
frontline family violence practitioner (Indigenous)
Builds
culturally appropriate guidance, advice, support, and referrals to legal and family violence services
Domain
justice system + family violence + Indigenous community services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
cultural safety, trauma-informed practice, risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, case management, community outreach
Preferred skills
qualifications in Social Work/Psychology/Social Sciences/Aboriginal Health, experience in family violence or criminal justice
Responsibilities
conduct intake and risk assessments, facilitate referrals to legal and counselling services, support people who use family violence, engage with community and stakeholders, maintain confidential records
Seniority
frontline practitioner