Centre Against Domestic Abuse – Morayfield QLD

Position Purpose:

To provide case management support to people experiencing domestic and family violence who are referred by police.

Classification:

Level 5 Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010.

Employment Status:

Part-time, up to 43.5hours per fortnight.

Hours of work:

CADA’s hours of operation are between 8am-6pm Monday to Friday. Most of our PRADO Practitioner's work 8:30am to 4:30pm.

ABOUT US

The Centre Against Domestic Abuse (CADA) is a community organisation funded by the Queensland Government to respond to adults and children affected by domestic and family violence. We provide counselling and crisis/court support, referrals, risk assessment and safety planning, and high risk integrated service responses, as well as trauma informed recovery focused support for women. CADA is active in advocacy, community education and early intervention and, prevention strategies work towards a future free from domestic and family violence, in partnership with government and organisations working in the sector. We operate from offices at Morayfield, Redcliffe and Strathpine.

OUR VISION

A future free from domestic and family violence.

OUR MISSION

To provide domestic and family violence support in Moreton Bay through prevention, early intervention, crisis response and recovery to promote safety and healing.

OUR GOALS

- CADA influences and informs the region and is recognised as specialist leaders in prevention and response to domestic and family violence.
- CADA is committed to a strengths based and client centred practice in service provision.
- CADA develops and sustains systems and initiatives that are locally driven and future informed.
- CADA is committed to continuous improvement through reflection and the dedication to excellence.

CADA BENEFITS

CADA has a solid commitment to employee wellbeing and offer:

- Salary packaging: As a not for profit, CADA employees can use part of their gross income to pay for everyday living expenses. This minimises their taxable income giving them more take home pay.
- Bonus leave: All employees are gifted days between Christmas and New Year, up to two wellbeing days per year and even a day off on their birthday!
- Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Three confidential, short term counselling sessions are available for every employee and immediate family per year.
- Wellbeing initiatives: CADA recognises our teams hard work and commitment. Each year our teams celebrate with a wellbeing day – it could be coffee and canvas or fish and chips by the bay. We also have a dedicated wellbeing group who run initiatives through the year, like massage day.
- Six weeks paid parental leave: After 12 months of employment, employees are eligible for six weeks of paid parental leave by CADA. This can also be used for those who may foster and adopt.
- Supervision – As well as regular internal supervision sessions, CADA pays for up to five external supervision sessions for all staff members per year.

ABOUT THE ROLE

CADA encourages applicants from a variety of backgrounds, we value a diverse workforce and pride ourselves on inclusivity. We offer internal employment and development opportunities.

The position comes under a co-location model with the embedded DFV Practitioner based in a police station working alongside the QPS Vulnerable Persons Unit.



The primary responsibility of this position is to deliver quality case management as part of the Domestic and Family Violence Intervention Response to increase the safety and wellbeing for victim survivors at risk. This position provides early intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy and information for victim survivors across Moreton Bay following Queensland Police Service (QPS) attendance to a domestic and family violence incident. To support victim survivors who have experienced domestic and family violence (aggrieved persons). The position is not attending or responding to incidents of DFV with police. Referrals are made by police to the PRADO Practitioner and support is provided primarily via phone although sometimes in person at the station.

The practitioner may refer victim survivors who are assessed to be at imminent risk of serious harm or lethality to the High-Risk Team (HRT) to collaboratively case manage and increase safety within the Integrated Service System.

QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of tertiary degree in social work, psychology, behavioural science, or other related field plus a minimum of 2 work years experience in a similar position.

CORE COMPETENCIES

- Demonstrates understanding of the nature, drivers and context of domestic, family and sexual violence and trauma
- Upholds dignity and value through healing centred engagement
- Upholds victim survivor led, empowerment focused approaches
- Manages risk, prioritising safety and recovery
- Commitment to working as part of an integrated organisation and service system
- Demonstrates a highly reflective and self-aware approach
- Demonstrates behaviours that reflect a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people
- Actively contribute to a positive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Establish contact with clients who attend the police station or who are referred by police
- Ascertain contributing factors and prioritise client needs
- Conduct risk assessment and triage referrals
- Provide information on relevant internal and external services
- Identify potential barriers to client engagement
- Liaise and advocate between linked services and the client
- Make follow up contact with client when requiredCarry out short term case management when required and review case progress
- Provide additional services as required
- Obtain feedback from client on relevant services where required
- Maintain current knowledge of all relevant services provided by the community sector
- Obtain and maintain and depth of knowledge and understanding of the Domestic and Family Violence Practice Principles, Standards and Guidance, the DFV information sharing guidelines and other relevant legislation, ensuring these guide all client work
- Work effectively and sensitively with diverse communities within CADA’s catchment area to ensure that their cultural needs are met
- Collaborate with the PRADO Manager in the annual performance review process (including probation period)
- Liaise with CADA, Police,



Child Safety, Corrections and the community sector in relation to improving service delivery, attending DVCAM fortnightly meetings
- Provide support, training and mentoring of practitioners and students as requested by manager or designated supervisor to support onboarding and professional development of colleagues
- Associated administration tasks
- Other duties as directed by the CEO, manager or designated supervisor

ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

- Comply with CADA policies and procedures
- Maintain accurate client records and other data as required by CADA and funding body
- Work cooperatively and supportively as a member of a team to achieve the smooth and effective functioning of the service and the achievement of organisational and client goals
- Assist with the development of appropriate written resources in relation to domestic and family violence responses and prevention
- Participate in CADA events, staff supervision and mentoring, staff meetings and team building activities
- Assist in the development and facilitation of community education and training to raise awareness of domestic and family violence issues and to increase the capacity of the community and other workers in the region in responding to domestic and family violence
- Actively contribute to the organisation’s commitment to prioritising the safety and wellbeing of children and young people

SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Tertiary qualifications relevant to the position and significant demonstrated experience of early intervention and primary prevention of domestic and family violence. This will include a working knowledge and understanding of the Queensland Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 and the dynamics of domestic and family violence.
2. Demonstrated experience case managing high risk clients and using interpersonal skills to conduct safety plans, referrals and meet the immediate risks and needs of the client, and experience working with QPS or Government organisation.
3. Ability to work in a demanding multi-disciplinary team workplace to address the needs of women and families experiencing domestic and family violence, demonstrating a composed and reliable manner with minimal supervision. Proactively manage workload to a high standard.
4. Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of innovative intervention practices including crisis response, trauma informed counselling, therapeutic, psycho-educational, community education and/or training with women and families particularly those who have experienced or witnessed domestic violence.
5. Demonstrated high level interpersonal, conflict resolution and communication skills (verbal and written) including computer literacy (MS Office Suite, Desktop).
6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and a sound knowledge and understanding the issues which impact diverse communities in contemporary society.

REQUIREMENTS

- National Criminal History Check, police check and police vetting
- Must inform CADA of any Domestic and Family Violence applications or orders naming you as respondent (current or in the past)
- Blue card for Working with Children (Queensland)
- Current Queensland Driver’s Licence
- Advanced Computer literacy (particularly with Excel)

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