Organisation : EDVOS
Location : Melbourne (Ringwood)
Work type : Full-time, Part-time, Contract/Temporary
Sector : Community Support Services, Families, Women
Salary type : Hourly
Application closing date : 1 Aug, 2022
About the organisation
ABOUT EDVOS
Eastern Domestic Violence Service (EDVOS) is a leading specialist family violence service in Victoria. Our work is focused across seven Local Government Areas including Boroondara, Manningham, Whitehorse, Monash, Knox, Maroondah and Yarra Ranges. Some of our training, education and primary prevention programs are national. EDVOS is predominantly funded to work with women and children. It is recognised that being female is the biggest risk factor for experiencing family violence. EDVOS acknowledges that family violence can take many forms such as intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder abuse, carer abuse, parental abuse and sibling abuse. Our specialist family violence response services are mostly directed towards women, including women from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) communities, children, pets and other animals, who are responding to any form of family violence.
EDVOS is committed to assisting all people, regardless of ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age and ability within our community and can also provide access to other family violence services that are most suitable to the individual’s unique needs and goals.
About the role
- Multiple Positions Available
- Rolling recruitment – applications will be reviewed as received
- Ongoing positions (part time/ full time options at 4-5 days p/w)
- Parental Leave Backfill position (February 2023)
- Excellent Professional Development Opportunities
- Access to generous salary Packaging
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
As an EDVOS Specialist Family Advocate you will work collaboratively and holistically with adult victim survivors, their children, pets and animals and young people to provide: risk assessment and safety planning; emotional support; needs assessment and case planning; systems navigation; advocacy; psychoeducation and referrals while ensuring accurate and timely case noting and data entry into the client management system.
Essential to your success
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds a qualification or relevant experience in line with the minimum mandatory qualification requirements for specialist family violence practitioners and, where required, a willingness to work towards the minimum qualifications *
- Is highly motivated and is excited to be part of a committed and dynamic family violence organisation.
- Finds a natural alignment to EDVOS organisational values and guiding principles
- Has knowledge, skills and/or experience family violence risk assessment, client centred case management, safety planning, and client advocacy
- Has the ability to implement relevant theories and frameworks related to family violence into practice including but not limited to intersectional feminist theory , trauma informed and strengths based theory
- Has the capacity to provide a high quality family violence service inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women, children, young women, CALD clients and women who identify as LGBTI clients both over the phone and face-to-face.
- Has a solid understanding and respect for child safety standards and principles
Please review the Position Description for a full list of position accountabilities and key selection criteria. *For more information on the mandatory minimum qualifications please visit https://www.vic.gov.au/mandatory-minimum-qualifications-specialist-family-violence-practitioners
Salary for these positions will be aligned with SCHADS Level 5 + legislated super.
What We Offer:
- Excellent professional development opportunities including external training and workshops as well as EDVOS staff training
- Option of a monthly accrued day off (ADO) for full time staff
- Generous salary packaging benefits resulting in tax savings
- Regular supervision and management support including access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid parental leave for eligible staff
- A rewarding opportunity to be part of an organisation that is committed to improving quality of life for women and children experiencing family violence
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Specialist Family Violence Advocate via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Families, #Women
