Senior Specialist Family Violence Hub Practitioner

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Senior Specialist Family Violence Hub Practitioner Pay: Competitive Employment type: Full-Time Job Description Req#: E7NMX. The Orange Door (TOD) was created in response to the Royal Commission into Family Violence and operates as a single area-based entry point for vulnerable families and children (including victims/survivors of family violence, families with children at risk of abuse or neglect, and perpetrators of family violence) to access services when and where they need them. NSFVS provides a Specialist Family Violence team within The Support and Safety Hub (also known as The Orange Door) in the Hume Merri-Bek Area (HMA) as per Recommendations 37 and 38 of the Royal Commission into Family Violence. * Broadmeadows location, Wurundjeri Country * Full time, Permanent role * $111K plus + 11.5% superannuation + salary packaging up to $15,900 pa The Orange Door operates within a matrix management structure, providing Intake and Assessment on a short-term basis, with victim survivors being referred externally for longer-term support. Key Responsibilities The Senior Specialist Family Violence Hub Practitioner plays a critical role in: Supporting staff Triaging referrals Family violence risk assessment and safety planning Engagement of victim survivors and their children The role is also responsible for supervising, mentoring, and coaching direct service workers and providing a framework to guide staff in their practice. There is expected to be a suite of training programs offered as part of the induction program by Family Safety Victoria, including: Integrated Practice Framework Information Sharing Regime Hub site induction and worker health and safety About You You will hold a minimum Bachelor level qualification in Social Work or equivalency met through the 7 Equivalency Principles in line with the minimum mandatory qualification requirements. Please see this link for further information. Two years or more practice experience in the area of family violence A comprehensive understanding of the integrated Family Violence Service System Capacity to be flexible as part of a rostered Triage and response team Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision An understanding of the Child, Youth and Families Act 2007 and Family Violence Protection Act 2008 A passion for collaborating and teamwork The Benefits $15,900 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation Flexible work arrangements 10 weeks paid parental leave + other generous leave conditions! Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family Leave loading 17.5% Extra carers leave! How to Apply Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted by Midnight Friday 7th March 2025. Queries to Catalina Rua - Acting Program Manager The Orange Door HMA on 0400 248 228. Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check. Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality, or religion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply. About the Company We believe that children, young people, and families should be safe, thriving, and hopeful. Berry Street provides programs to more than 35,000 children,… #J-18808-Ljbffr