IMPACT Community Services Limited (IMPACT) is a high profile, community owned organisation supporting the most vulnerable and marginalised members of our community. Since 1978, we have been supporting local people experiencing disadvantage, poverty and exclusion. Our vision is to improve lives. IMPACT is also a Child Safe Organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

Our Intensive Family Support team are currently recruiting a Domestic Family Violence Specialist. This role is permanent, full-time and a key role in the team.

The Intensive Family Support Service responds to vulnerable families with children and young people (up to 18), who are at risk of involvement in the statutory child protection system. This is a consent-based program providing case management for clients who agree to engage with the service. This position is based at our Hervey Bay office in a friendly and supportive team.

About the role

Our Domestic and Family Violence Specialist supports vulnerable and at-risk families to build their capacity to safely care for and nurture their children.

As part of a small team, on a day-to-day basis you will:

• Conduct home visits
• Assess the complexity of domestic and family violence, undertake risk assessments and develop safety plans with participants
• Screen high risk domestic and family violence cases and work collaboratively with stakeholders to mitigate risk
• Engage family members to determine support needs and risks associated to the child protection concerns
• Identify, develop and maintain case plans and goals with families so underlying child protection concerns are addressed within timeframes
• Work with perpetrators of violence, survivors/thrivers
• Provide advice and training to the Intensive Family Support team related to domestic and family violence
• Facilitate domestic violence practice sessions with the Intensive Family Support team
• Manage a small case load of families
• Participate in domestic violence related steering committees and working groups

To make a difference in this role, you will have:

• 5 years or more experience in working with families experiencing domestic and family violence
• Substantial working knowledge of issues associated with families at risk of entering the child protection system
• Experience and knowledge of the Safe and Together model
• A track record in conducting assessments
• Ability to plan and facilitate working groups and practice sessions
• A tertiary qualification in human services or a related field

Our offer to you:

• 9 day fortnight (enjoy a long weekend every second week)
• Salary packaging up to $18,500 per year so you pay less tax and increase your take home pay
• Birthday bonus day off
• Paid 2 hours per month to donate to a worthy cause of your choice
• Opportunities for advancement with our 'grow your own' approach
• External supervision
• Leadership programs with the Institute of Managers and Leaders
• Leaders Lab, development support for employees aspiring to leadership roles
• Workplace Chaplaincy for face to face, confidential support
• Westpac Corporate Partner program with discounted bank products and financial education
• Reimbursement of Working With Children card

To find out more, view our Position Description and full list of staff benefits at our Get Involved - Careers With Us page at www.impact.org.au

How to apply

Submit your application today and provide your:

• Cover letter showing us why you are a great match for this role
• Current Resume

IMPACT welcomes all applications, including from Indigenous Australians, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and recovery, a disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ+ and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We believe that diversity in our workplace makes us stronger and we provide equal opportunity to all. IMPACT is proud to be an INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER 2024-2025 with the Diversity Council Australia. Selection for all vacancies is made on the basis of merit.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain background checks prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check.