The Role The Families and Young People Services Team are currently looking for a Permanent Full-Time DFV Practitioner/Case Worker in our Connected Families Program. This role is an Intensive Family Support Service based in our Toowoomba office that supports children, young people and families in the community experiencing multiple and complex needs and at risk of entering or re-entering the child protection system. In this DFV Practitioner/Caseworker role, you will be responsible for providing a range of intensive support services to highly vulnerable families through the delivery of culturally inclusive services and case management to build skills and facilitate sustainable change to become more capable and resilient and improving overall wellbeing. This position offers a competitive salary of $100,783 to $105,350 plus superannuation (dependent on qualifications and experience). You will also have the opportunity to increase your take-home pay by salary sacrificing and other benefits (more information below). To be eligible for this position you will require: Have 3- or 4-year tertiary qualification in Social Work, Social Science, Psychology or related discipline. Minimum two years’ experience working with families impacted by domestic and family violence and skills in domestic and family violence risk assessments, trauma informed practice, safety planning and system advocacy. Sound knowledge and understanding of the Queensland Child Protection system. A demonstrated, evidence-based practice framework for understanding and working with families impacted by domestic and family violence and experience in the application of the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012. A clear, expressed understanding of the complex challenges facing families in contemporary society and a sound understanding of risk assessment frameworks. Evidence of current vaccination against whooping cough or willingness to obtain prior to commencement. You must hold a current Provisional Green (P2) or Open Drivers Licence. You must hold a positive notice in the Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and be able to obtain a positive Police Check and any other legislatively required personal history screening as required Evidence of current vaccination against whooping cough or willingness to obtain prior to commencement. Knowledge of and experience using the Safe and Together Model is desirable. Why Mercy Community Mercy Community is a Catholic not-for-profit that provides a wide range of services supporting families, young people, and the elderly. All our work is driven by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity & Empowerment. Being part of the Mercy Community team, means you have access to some fantastic benefits, such as: Increase your take home pay through the use of generous salary packaging - up to $18,550 per annum of your salary is available as a tax-free component Pay for your Queensland Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Card when you need – saving you up to $144 if you need both cards! Provide you and your immediate family free, professional and confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program Free annual influenza and/or other vaccination reimbursements Benyfits – is an employee benefits program designed to help you save money on living costs Please note we will review applications as they are received and we may interview and appoint prior to closing date, do not delay in applying. For any queries, please contact MCSCareers.Mailbox@mercycs.org.au. We do not accept applications via email so please ensure you apply online. Mercy Community is a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. Apply Now
