Position Purpose: Facilitate and coordinate therapeutic, psychoeducational and support groups for women recovering from gender-based trauma, including domestic, family and sexual violence. Support includes group delivery, intake, referral, community education and contributing to continuous improvement within the Women’s Wellbeing Hub program.

Classification: Level 5 of Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010

Employment Status: Up to 72.5 hours per fortnight. Salary Packaging available.

Work Location: The practitioner will be required to work at CADA designated locations in Moreton Bay, including Caboolture, Redcliffe, and Strathpine.

Accountability: The position reports to the Manager of the Women's Wellbeing Hub Team or designated supervisor and CADA CEO.

Hours of Work: CADA’s hours of operation are 8am to 6pm.

ABOUT US

The Centre Against Domestic Abuse (CADA) is a community organisation funded by the Queensland Government to respond to adults and children affected by domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV). We provide counselling and crisis/court support, referrals, risk assessment and safety planning, and high risk integrated service responses, as well as trauma informed recovery focused support for women. CADA is active in prevention, early intervention, crisis response and recovery to promote safety and healing. We work towards a future free from domestic, family and sexual violence, in partnership with government and organisations working in the sector. We operate from offices at Caboolture, Redcliffe and Strathpine.

CADA’s Moreton Bay Women’s Wellbeing Hub was established in December 2018 and offers a free, standalone service separate from CADA’s DSFV service. When the immediate crisis has passed, many women feel overwhelmed and need support to heal, recover and rebuild their lives and personal wellbeing. The Women’s Wellbeing Hub assists women and young women in their recovery, offering support using a trauma-informed, recovery-focused approach. Our staff have expertise and experience in supporting women who have experienced trauma and understand the importance of group and community connection in the healing process. Our Hub is renowned as a safe and welcoming space for women and young women from all backgrounds. We offer support sessions, therapeutic counselling and healing and recovery groups.

OUR VISION

A future free from domestic and family violence.

OUR MISSION

To provide domestic, family and sexual violence support in Moreton Bay through prevention, early intervention, crisis response and recovery to promote safety and healing.

OUR GOALS

CADA influences and informs the region and is recognised as specialist leaders in prevention and response to domestic, family and sexual violence.

CADA is committed to a strengths based and client centred practice in service provision.

CADA develops and sustains systems and initiatives that are locally driven and future informed.

CADA is committed to continuous improvement through reflection and the dedication to excellence.

CADA BENEFITS

CADA has a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and offer:

Salary packaging: As a not for profit, CADA employees can use part of their gross income to pay for everyday living expenses. This minimises their taxable income giving them more take home pay.

Bonus leave: All employees are gifted days between Christmas and New Year, up to two wellbeing days per year and even a day off on their birthday!

Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Three confidential, short term counselling sessions are available for every employee and immediate family per year.

Wellbeing initiatives: CADA recognises our teams hard work and commitment. Each year our teams celebrate with a wellbeing day – it could be coffee and canvas or fish and chips by the bay. We also have a dedicated wellbeing group who run initiatives through the year, like massage day.

Six weeks paid parental leave: After 12 months of employment, employees are eligible for six weeks of paid parental leave by CADA. This can also be used for those who may foster and adopt.

Supervision: As well as regular internal supervision sessions, CADA pays for up to four external supervision sessions for all staff members per year.

And much more.

ABOUT THE ROLE

CADA encourages applicants from a variety of backgrounds, we value a diverse workforce and pride ourselves on inclusivity. We offer internal employment and development opportunities. People from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Women's Wellbeing Group Facilitator is responsible for offering intake support, providing information and referrals, facilitating support groups, projects, and community education for women and young women accessing the Women’s Wellbeing Hub program. The role focuses on therapeutic, psychoeducational, and support groups to assist women recovering from trauma related to gender-based violence, including domestic and family violence (DFV) and sexual violence. This position is grounded in trauma-informed, DFV-informed, strengths-based, and feminist frameworks and is a vital part of CADA’s commitment to inclusive and healing-centred support.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Understands the nature, drivers and context of domestic, family and sexual violence and trauma

Upholds dignity and value through inclusive, strengths based, feminist and trauma informed practice

Identifies, prioritises and responds to safety and risk concerns.

Commits to working as part of an integrated organisation and system

Demonstrates a highly reflective and self aware approach

QUALIFICATION

Possess or working towards a tertiary qualification in social services, counselling and or other related field with experience in a similar role.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Ability to plan, facilitate and evaluate therapeutic, workshop and community education groups within a trauma informed framework to improve social connections, health and wellbeing

Experience and or knowledge of innovative therapeutic intervention practices particularly with those who have experienced domestic, family and sexual violence

Experience in providing referrals, resources and comprehensive wellbeing support for women experiencing gender based trauma

Experience maintaining collaborative partnerships with stakeholders

Experience working effectively and sensitively with women from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQI+ community members, First Nations women and women form culturally and linguistically backgrounds.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Deliver welcoming, engaging and responsive group programs and one on one support sessions

Conduct initial screenings, risk and needs assessments and provide information, advice, and referrals to relevant community support as part of the service intake process

Coordinate and contribute to community engagement projects

Other duties as directed by the CEO or designated supervisor

Associated administrative tasks.

ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Comply with CADA policies and procedures

Maintain accurate client records and other data as required by CADA and funding body

Work cooperatively and supportively as a team member to achieve the smooth and effective functioning of the service and the achievement of organisational and client goals

Assist with the development of appropriate written resources in relation to domestic, family and sexual violence issues and prevention

Participate in CADA events, staff supervision, staff meetings and team building activities

Assist in the development and facilitation of community education and training to raise awareness of domestic, family and sexual violence issues and to increase the capacity of the community and other workers in the region in responding to domestic, family and sexual violence.

SELECTION CRITERIA (PLEASE RESPOND TO EACH WHEN APPLYING)

Possess or working towards tertiary qualifications relevant to the position and demonstrated experience of early intervention and primary prevention of domestic, family and sexual violence. This will include a working knowledge and understanding of the Queensland Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 and other relevant legislation, guidelines and standards.

Demonstrated experience working as an ally with women in one to one and in groups settings including in decision making and identifying solutions that build upon strengths and prioritise autonomy, agency and expertise. Ability to incorporate wellbeing and recovery into a holistic case management approach to promote the journey of rebuilding.

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team to promote safety and wellbeing for women and families. Experience prioritising and managing multiple demands to a high standard with minimal supervision whilst remaining calm, clear and kind under pressure.

Demonstrated ability to manage self, including seeking help as required to manage and prioritise wellbeing, whilst being an active participant in team to promote a strong and reflective learning culture.

Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate in a way that is sensitive, simple, clear and transparent to accommodate a range of people in a variety of settings. Ability to use trauma informed approaches to diffuse and manage escalating behaviour and risk in a timely way.

Knowledge and understanding of the issues which impact diverse communities in contemporary society. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

REQUIREMENTS

Must inform CADA of any Domestic and Family Violence applications or orders naming you as respondent (current or in the past)

Blue Card for Working with Children (Queensland)

Current Queensland driver’s licence

Applicants must respond to the selection criteria (no more than 2 pages) to be considered for this role.

For any queries in relation to this role, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Domestic and Family Violence Practitioner enquiry via SEEK