Full Time Family Violence Practitioner Max term contract until June 2028 Sunshine Are you passionate about supporting families and individuals affected by family violence? Join our dedicated Community Services team and make a meaningful difference in people's lives during their most challenging times. About us We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre About the Opportunity Baptcare delivers Family Violence response interventions to a range of diverse cohorts in the community, providing therapeutic supports to adult and children victim survivors, as well as women who use force in their intimate relationships. Baptcare delivers two programs; WAVES (Positive Wellbeing after Violence Ends) and SHIFT (Positive Support and Healing creates Innovative Forward Thinking). The Family Violence Response Practitioner delivers evidence-based family violence group programs, such as SHIFT, which provides a 16-week program to women who use force in their intimate relationships. As a specialist Family Violence service, the program aligns with best practice, encompassing a focus on therapeutic group work, with a focus on group members’ motivations, intent, and consequences of their actions with regards to awareness of their use of force. The Family Violence Response Practitioner is part of an integrated team focused on therapeutic recovery and behavioural change, alongside an integrated team of therapeutic practitioners supporting victim survivor recovery, after violence ends. Conduct thorough intake and assessment, risk assessment and safety planning Facilitate trauma-informed therapeutic groups Provide evidence-based short to medium therapeutic interventions and case support to women who use force in intimate relationships What You'll Do Conduct risk assessments and develop safety plans with clients Provide crisis intervention and ongoing case management support Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions Connect clients with appropriate community resources and services Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including police, courts, and healthcare providers Maintain accurate case documentation and participate in regular supervision Who You Are Hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or related field Have experience working with family violence or trauma-informed care Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrate cultural awareness and respect for diversity Maintain current Working with Children Check and Police Check Hold a current driver's license How to Apply Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check. A medical assessment will be conducted to see if you are physically capable for the role If you require support with the application process, please contact gvenizelos@baptcare.org.au At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs. Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected. Baptcare (VIC, TAS) is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA, to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.
