Job description
At DVConnect, we’re not your average NFP organisation! We’re a force of change with a robust focus to create pathways of life free from violence and fear! We are the largest collection of DFVSA specialists in the country and Queensland’s leading provider of evidence-based, trauma-informed services that supports and empowers people impacted by violence and abuse.
THIS IS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY SO APPLY NOW!
- On-site Brisbane office
- Multiple part-time opportunities available (contracted until 31.09.24)
- SCHADS 4.1 ($41.94 p/hr) + 11% superannuation + salary packing (available)
About your unique role
As a Response & Connection Practitioner for the Sexual Violence Support Service, you will focus on providing high quality support to individuals who have been impacted by sexual violence and assault or have been identified as part of the Commission of Inquiry into Forensic DNA Testing in Queensland. Although no two days are the same, you can expect to assist inbound callers by providing crisis counselling, information, risk assessment and referral pathways to ongoing specialist counselling from either our own Specialist Counsellors or recommended external counselling services.
The role works collaboratively with the Queensland Sexual Assault Network service, Queensland Police, and other community services. As part of the Sexual Violence Support Line, it is important that our practitioners maintain and build positive working relationships with external stakeholders to facilitate smooth referral pathways to all clients accessing our service.
Our Sexual Violence Support Line primarily engages and supports all people impacted by sexual violence and sexual assault, both recent and historical.
This service line is open between 07:30 – 23:30, 7 days a week.
About you
- Tertiary Qualification (minimum 3 years duration) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or relevant field – Mandatory.
- Eligible or holds membership with one of the following bodies or profession – AASW, ACA, APS or PACFA
- Experience in delivering trauma-informed and compassionate support to individuals who have been personally or vicariously impacted by sexual violence and assault.
- Demonstrated understanding of intersectional feminist practice and how this is used as a framework to understand and respond to the gendered nature of violence against women and children.
- Experience in delivering trauma-informed and compassionate support to individuals who have been personally or vicariously impacted by sexual violence and assault.
- You have strong stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficient IT skills.
- High level of resilience and good self-care practices in place to support working in an environment that can be challenging and demanding at times.
- Availability to do shifts between the hours of 7:30 to 23:30.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive award rate & generous penalty rates
- Monthly staff activities
- Uplifting and supportive team environment
- Empowering professional development
- Be surrounded Brisbane’s top practitioners.
For more information about the position, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Response & Connection Practitioners enquiry via EthicalJobs, or phone Nat (Talent Acquisition Specialist) on 0402 573 252.
We reserve the right to consider applications prior to close off period and encourage all applicants to not delay in applying.
DVConnect is committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture of opportunity. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, workers of all ages, people with disabilities and people who identify as LGBTIQ.