Specialist Family Violence Practitioner
Core
Provide specialist, trauma-informed crisis case management to women and children escaping domestic and family violence in a refuge setting.
Role type
Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (IC)
Builds
Safety strategies, support plans, and pathways to stability for victim survivors
Domain
Social Services / Family Violence / Crisis Intervention
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
risk assessment, safety planning, trauma-informed practice, case management, advocacy, stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
refuge/crisis accommodation experience, knowledge of National Family Violence Model of Care
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive risk and needs assessments; Develop and review client-led safety plans; Coordinate referrals across housing, legal, and health services; Support transition from crisis accommodation to independence; Build trusting relationships with clients; Navigate complex crisis situations
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC