Application close 30 May
As the Domestic and Family Violence Practitioner you work as part of the Domestic and Family Violence team, working in close partnership with QPS, to engage and improve the safety of victim-survivors presenting to police stations. The position will also contribute to improving service system integration between QPS and other agencies.
The focus of the role is to provide trauma informed responses to victim-survivors of domestic and family violence who present at the police station. This role will assist police to engage with the victim-survivor by building trust and rapport and promote a better understanding of DFV within police. As a skilled practitioner, with domestic and family violence experience, you are adept at creating safety plans and assessing ongoing risks.
As part of an energetic, supportive team working to increase safety and improve system responses for people experiencing domestic and family violence, you will benefit from a shared learning environment, positive team and organisational culture, and a dedication to your wellbeing as you undertake this challenging work.
About the job
- Role location: Rotating between Jimboomba and Beaudesert police stations. Our Jimboomba office is only 40 minutes from Logan and Springfield, and a one-hour drive from the Gold Coast
- Role type: Permanent part-time, 32-hour week
- Salary packaging exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available
In this role you will:
- Undertake crisis intervention including risk and needs assessment and safety planning to address the immediate needs of the victim-survivor
- Provide information to relevant services to address health, parenting, financial, employment support, legal, and other counselling needs
- Build and foster collaborative partnerships with other agencies and stakeholders, contribute to the ISR and maintain effective, accountable services to clients
- Work alongside QPS to assist police to build trust to and rapport to engage victim-survivors, increase capacity and capability within QPS to respond to victim-survivors and improve the service system response