Senior Therapeutic Family Violence Practitioner

Full Time- SCHADS 6.3

Sunshine

Join Baptcare's Community Services team in Sunshine and make a meaningful difference in the  +WAVES (Positive Wellbeing After Violence EndsS) is an innovative, client centered, therapeutic case management service for victim survivors of family violence. As a specialist family violence service, the program aligns with best practice, including a focus on person centered empowerment, ongoing risk and safety assessment and ensuring culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care to victim survivors.

About us
We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia.  Together BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre

About the Opportunity

As our Senior Family Violence Practitioner, you'll provide specialist support services to individuals and families who have experienced Family Violence. Working within our collaborative team environment, you'll deliver evidence-based interventions while contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop safety plans
• Provide evidence-based assessment, short to medium term counselling, single session counselling, and brief therapeutic case management supporting victim survivors of family violence in the context of their family violence experience 
• Facilitate individual and group programs focused on healing and empowerment
• Collaborate with external agencies including police, courts, and child protection services
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to professional development activities
• Maintain accurate case documentation and participate in case reviews

What You'll Bring

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or related field
• Minimum 3 years' experience in family violence or trauma-informed practice
• Strong understanding of intersectional factors affecting diverse communities
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with people from all backgrounds
• Current Working with Children Check and willingness to undergo police clearance

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. 

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
• A medical assessment will be conducted to see if you are physically capable for the role

If you require support with the application process, please contact gvenizelos@baptcare.org.au

At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs. 

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected. 

Baptcare (VIC, TAS) is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA, to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.