As a caring and diligent Family Safety Coordinator, you will aim to improve victim-survivors and their children's safety, reduce the number of children coming into care, and help manage risks associated with the perpetrator's use of violence.
Family Safety Coordinators will work with individual family members, as well as the broader community, to identify and engage with the most appropriate services to assist affected people in escaping FDV, allow for healing, and build stronger and safer families.
Your day-to-day may involve:
Recording and maintaining documentation for information management and reporting, including maintaining statistical data collection requirements and providing information for the program evaluation. Building and maintaining relationships and networks to promote MACM (Multi Agency Case Management) and improve service delivery and enhance the profile of, and processes relating to, the Family Domestic Violence Response Team and MACM. Implementing and coordinating case management processes for individuals, couples, and families open to the Family Safety Service, including but not limited to meeting attendance, preparation, and facilitation. Working with the local teams, districts, and key stakeholders to identify families suitable for referral to the Family Safety Service. Coordinating a trauma-informed service response that focuses on managing risks associated with the perpetrator, in order to achieve the safety of child and adult victim-survivors of FDV, allow for healing, and build stronger and safer families. The Team
The Family and Domestic Violence Response Teams (FDVRTs) are a partnership between the Department of Communities, Western Australia Police Force, family and domestic violence Coordinated Response Services (CRS), and Department of Justice, Adult Community Corrections (ACC). The FDVRT model aims to improve the safety of child and adult victim-survivors of family and domestic violence (FDV) and the accountability of perpetrators collaboratively.
The Region
Working in the East Kimberley with The Department of Communities in the Kimberley Region is perfect for those with a passion for people, adventure, and personal growth! Home to El Questro Wilderness Park, Lake Argyle, Purnululu National Park, and so much more, this expansive region is home to outback adventures waiting to be discovered, stunning landscapes, rich cultures, and best of all, welcoming and supportive communities.
Please only consider applying for this vacancy if you are interested in roles in the East Kimberley.
Working in the East Kimberley Region attracts great additional benefits (subject to eligibility) including:
17.5% Annual Leave Loading Generous Personal Leave Entitlements (15 Days per annum) Commuted TOIL (1 week per annum) Northwest Leave (1 week) GROH subsidised housing applies for some roles Relocation assistance Salary Packaging of Remote Benefits Annual Free Pass to the Coast Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Employees There is currently one fixed-term position available for a period of 6 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of permanent or contract employment in this or similar roles.
Join the Department of Communities
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply for Job ' button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:
A current resume/CV. A two (2) page summary outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in the context of the job description and Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria). A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable). An application form (for hard copy applications only). Applicants who are shortlisted will be assessed on all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) during the selection process.
Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.
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