Domestic Family Violence Specialist - Hervey Bay As a Domestic Family Violence Specialist with IMPACT Community Services in Hervey Bay, you'll play a critical role in supporting families at risk, providing direct assistance to enhance their safety and resilience. This role centres on building strategies for vulnerable families to address domestic and family violence (DFV) concerns, with a focus on trauma-informed care. You will work within the Intensive Family Support Program, helping to develop family safety plans, conducting thorough risk assessments, and working collaboratively with the team to address child protection concerns. Engaging with the local community and partnering organisations will be essential to strengthen referral pathways, provide specialist advice, and help raise awareness around DFV. Regular home visits, assessment processes, and documentation are key components, all aimed at empowering families towards sustainable safety and wellness.
To make a difference in this role, you will have experience in the following:Developing engagement strategies for families dealing with DFV, including risk assessment and safety planning.Providing specialist advice to the Intensive Family Support (IFS) team and identifying tailored case plans for families at risk.Demonstrating a high level of interpersonal and communication skills, especially with vulnerable populations.Our offer to youAt IMPACT Community Services, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits to support your professional and personal growth:
A nine-day fortnight for specific rolesSalary packaging, up to $18,500 per year tax freeLeadership programs with the Institute of Managers and LeadersLeaders Lab, development support for employees aspiring to leadership rolesWorkplace Chaplaincy for face-to-face, confidential supportWestpac Corporate Partner program with discounted bank products and financial education2hrs paid per month to volunteer for a worthy cause of your choiceFree confidential counselling for you and your family through our Employee Assistance ProgramOpportunities for advancement with our 'grow your own' approach to hiringProfessional development with regular in-house and external learning and developmentTertiary study assistance towards course costs up to $1000 per yearGain experience in other IMPACT departments and projectsRewards and gifts of appreciation, performance and achievementA culture of self-care and self-care plansIndustry placements to keep your knowledge and experience up to dateProfessional membership reimbursement to stay up to date with best practiceReimbursement for clearances, e.g., Working With Children (Blue Card), NDIS Worker Screening Card, International Police checkHow to applyTo apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application along with a current resume and cover letter. For more information about the role, download the Position Description (PD) available below.
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