About the Opportunity:

Orange door practitioner positions in Heidelberg, Sunbury, Epping and Broadmeadows

The roles work within the Mental Health, Family Violence & Community Outreach Directorate, emphasizing the significance of having family violence specialists within Mens Family Violence. The aim is to provide optimal support for victims of family violence and will collaborate across relevant functions of the HMA Orange door within a matrix framework to optimize clinical outcomes and service delivery

As an Orange Door Practitioner, you will deliver specialized responses to victims of crime, encompassing intake assessment, risk management, care planning, brief intervention, case management, and community education. Key qualities sought for this role include:

• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with individuals affected by family violence, including male victims and their children.
• Proficiency in conducting risk assessments using the MARAM framework, safety planning for women and children, and familiarity with FVISS and CISS.
• A high-level understanding of trauma's impact and the ability to employ trauma-informed practice interventions.
• Capability to support clients with cultural nuances, advocate for their needs, and provide a culturally safe and non-judgmental space.
• Knowledge of non-collusive practice, identification of predominant aggressors, and understanding of how family violence affects children and young people.
• Strong assessment skills, formulation of client-centered case plans using a strength-based approach, and effective collaboration with stakeholders.

Requirements for Candidates:

• Working with Children’s Check (WWCC)
• Victoria Police Check
• Current Victorian Driver’s License
• Hold a Bachelor of Social Work, Eligible for membership of AASW ORat least 5 years relevant experience and be working towards meeting recommendation 209 – social work degree
• A passion for integrated service delivery, service reform and improving outcomes for women, children and families

Please APPLY HERE on SEEK if interested! Or email your CV to [email protected]