Details: The Child, Youth and Family Safety Branch has a statutory responsibility to support children, young people and families requiring a child protection response. Child, Youth and Family Safety works in partnership with families, carers, and community agencies to ensure children and young people are safe and achieve the best possible life outcomes. In addition to child protection functions, the branch also manages family support responses, inclusive of prenatal, domestic, and family violence and First Nations support responses. The Domestic and Family Violence Practitioner role will support the Team leader with the implementation of the Domestic Family Violence Safe and Together practice pilot program and promote safety and stability through comprehensive assessment, case planning and support.

The Domestic and Family Violence Practitioner will manage a caseload of families using the Safe and Together Model across various modalities, including intake and assessment, case management, brief and short-term support including providing information and referral to appropriate services.

The Domestic and Family Violence Practitioner will provide case management alongside key agencies such as Education and Health to foster strong relationships and ensure a holistic and collaborative approach to working with families.

Community Services Directorate (CSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

Eligibility/other requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Welfare, Social Science or related discipline are essential.
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Please note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who do not have these qualifications but who have appropriate and relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage and experience are eligible to apply.

• CYPP3 must have at least two (2) years of practical experience working with children, young people and/or their families in a social work/case management role.
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP). Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
• As this role is likely to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and young people, cultural awareness, and capacity to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable
• Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Driver’s license (C class) is essential.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. A Merit Pool may be established from this selection process and maybe used to fill temporary and permanent vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au