Practitioner
Domestic & Family Violence Mobile Support Service (DFVMSS) is a pilot service within CFRS on the Gold Coast.
Summary about this job
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Company: Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane
Location: Gold Coast
Work type: Contract/Temp
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-3-2851-6372
Fax: +61-7-5866-2983
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Detail information about job Practitioner. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Working with a Professional Not for Profit
- Opportunities for Personal and Professional Development
- Salary Packaging Option
Centacare Family and Relationship Services (CFRS) is part of Centacare in the Archdiocese of Brisbane. Our branches respond to local community needs throughout South East Queensland.
Domestic and Family Violence Mobile Support Service (DFVMSS) is a pilot service within CFRS on the Gold Coast. It currently has full time, part time and causal positions available, with immediate start.
Within this role there is a requirement to engage in rostered on-call after-hours and weekend responses via phone with clients and referring agencies.
Key requirements of this role include:
- Skills in undertaking comprehensive risk assessments, intensive case management and coordination, referrals for additional services and support their transition to sustainable housing.
- Demonstrated understanding of the Domestic and Family Violence Act, Child Protection Act, Family Law Act and Privacy Act.
- Experience in housing and the homeless service sector and relevant legislation.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the domestic violence sector with knowledge of the Domestic Violence Legislation, Practice Standards and crisis intervention is essential.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social or Behavioral Sciences from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent. Eligibility for membership of PACFA, APS, AASW, or similar recognised professional association is also required.
A current driver’s licence, current (or eligibility for) Qld Working with Children Check – ‘Blue Card’, Federal Police Check and evidence of Australian Work Rights to confirm citizenship or a visa holder is required.
Centacare and CFRS offer opportunities for career advancement and a supportive environment to attract appropriate and long term practitioners.
This contract until the 28/02/19