Family Violence Crisis Specialist - Brief Intervention
10/02/2025
10/03/2025
$49.28 - $49.28
Permanent - Full Time
Melbourne, Victoria
Community Services and Development,Voluntary, Charity & Social Work
Safe Steps is the only 24/7, family violence response centre in Victoria, providing a “state-wide entry point” for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence. Services include information and referral, crisis response, specialist family violence risk assessment, safety planning, Webchat, and access to supported crisis accommodation.
Our vision is safety, support and respect for all victim-survivors of domestic and family violence.
Our practice is trauma-informed and guided by evidence. We provide services to all victim-survivors and recognise that most of our work is dedicated to the needs of women and children which reflects the gendered nature of domestic and family violence.
Job Description
THE ROLE
The Family Violence Crisis Specialist - Brief Intervention will work as part of the Victorian state-wide Family Violence service, providing a specialist brief intervention case management response to adult and child victim-survivors accommodated by the service.
PAY LEVEL: SCHADS Level 5 - Pay Point 1 ($49.28) CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time, Permanent
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure that services are delivered of high quality, and in line with the Code of Practice for Specialist Family Violence Services and the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management (MARAM) Framework
Ensure provision of a brief intervention case management response to adult and child victim survivors accommodated by Safe Steps
Develop risk management plans in consultation with victim-survivors that promote their safety & recovery from family violence. Work with victim-survivors to reach the goals identified therein
Assess and respond to family violence risk within the MARAM service delivery framework to support the safety of victim survivors
Contribute to project and other activities designed to improve the statewide family violence crisis response service
Participate in team activities, attend staff meetings when scheduled, and demonstrate a supportive approach to colleagues which contributes to the overall team effectiveness
Desired Skills and Experience
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA - Essential
Bachelor of Social Work or an equivalent qualification, or a willingness to work towards an equivalent qualification
Demonstrated experience within the specialist family violence sector or working with those who have been impacted by domestic, family, and sexual violence (telephone counselling advantageous)
Understanding of the specialist family violence sector in Victoria
Completion of the Multi Agency Risk Assessment (MARAM) Framework training and a demonstrated understanding of its application in the context of Crisis Services or the willingness to undergo training at employment start
Demonstrated ability to work in a challenging and demanding environment, including working within agreed timeline parameters
Well-developed oral and written communication skills including ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of cultural and social groups
A current Working With Children Check and willingness to undergo a National Police Check.
INTERESTED? APPLY TODAY!
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Please note:
Your application will not be considered unless you provide a cover letter responding to the key selection criteria (maximum 2 pages of text) and a brief Resume.
Applications will be assessed as they are received. We reserve the right to close the application period early if a suitable candidate is found.
Applications must be submitted through the Safes Steps Jobs Portal unless another accessible method has been discussed.
Safe Steps is an organisation committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural, linguistic, and religious backgrounds, all ages, LGBTQIA+ people, and those with a diversity of experiences. While we reserve the right to exercise Equal Opportunity Exemptions in certain circumstances, Safe Steps values and encourages diversity, inclusion, and equity in all our services, programs, and practices.
