Women & Family Advocate - D&FV; Transitional Housing
LocationUndisclosed,Milton, QLD, ****,Australia
Employee TypePermanent Part Time
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Description
Provide practical and therapeutic support and interventions to women and children to increase their safety and wellbeing post refuge.
yourtownis a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.
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your opportunity
Based at a confidential location in the Scenic Rim, theWomen and Family Advocateprovides individual, family and group support planning to women, young people and children who are clients of our DFV Transitional Housing Service.
You will provide practical support and interventions to increase client's safety and wellbeing post refuge through the lens of a multi-level practice framework in collaboration with the team.
Your role will include:
Determine appropriate interventions that apply theoretical knowledge of domestic and family violence
Conduct risk assessments and respond to identified risk through a collaborative team approach
Provide practical support to women and children and advocate on their behalf
Support the children's wellbeing and development, and parents' skills & confidence
Undertake individual therapeutic support planning for children and women to meet their goals, hopes and aspirations
Network to develop collaborative relationships with stakeholders to successfully link families to support services during and post exit
This is a permanent part time position, 4 days per week.
what we are looking for




We are looking for a versatile and adaptable individual who will work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve best practice outcomes for woman and families.
You will bring:
passion, commitment and belief in young people and families
bachelor level qualification in a Human Services discipline and a minimum of three (3) years' case work experience with women and children who have experienced domestic and family violence; or a Diploma level qualification and a minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience
ability to work within a clear client centred, trauma informed strengths-based framework
experience in providing therapeutic support for women and children
experience in planning, implementing and facilitating individual supports and groups for women and children who have experienced domestic/family violence
When you joinyourtownyou will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation.
We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.
Your employment experience will include:
salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
regular line supervision and support plus internal practice supervision
ability to negotiate flexible work hours and work arrangements
opportunities for internal and external professional development
free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules




a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centre Apps
access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer
Role closes: 12 July ****
yourtownhas a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.
yourtownis committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm.
The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.
TheyourtownWorkplace Immunisation Policy requires team members in this position to be immunised against the following vaccine-preventable diseases: Hepatitis A, Chicken Pox, Measles/Mumps/Rubella, Pertussis (whooping cough), Influenza.yourtownwill provide successful applicants with information regarding mandatory vaccination and evidence requirements during the recruitment process.
yourtown will reimburse costs associated with meeting mandatory immunisation and vaccination requirements, including GP consultation fees, serology testing and vaccination prescription and administering fees.
At yourtown, everybody belongs.
We welcome, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities in which we work.
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📌 Women & Family Advocate - D&Fv Transitional Housing (Brisbane)
🏢 yourtown
📍 Brisbane