Child and Family Advocate (Domestic Violence)

Work for a reputable Not for Profit Organisation

• Permanent part time - 3 days per week
• Competitive salary of $88-92k + super + salary packaging (fte)

Be Recruitment are looking for a passionate and experienced Child and Family Advocate - Domestic Violence, in South West Sydney area to join a reputable Not for Profit organisation.

About The Role

The Child & Family Advocate is responsible for providing child specific trauma informed support, to children and families. This position will work with other staff to ensure that children impacted are provided with a package of support that is tailored to their individual needs and circumstances.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and facilitate child-centred, culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate programs and structured activities that meet the needs, interests and strengths of children and families attending our services.
• Develop individual case plans for children based on assessed needs and the priorities identified in consultation with the mother, DFV Case Managers and child
• Action, monitor and regularly review goals and actions in child case plans
• Communicate a shared understanding with children and their mothers of the issues involved in family violence and their effects on children
• Identify and access service options for children through collaborative and productive relationships with other relevant service providers and agencies.
• Attend interagency meetings, case conferences, forums and community events as appropriate.

About You

• Minimum Tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy or similar qualification in related discipline and equivalent experience
• Completion of ECAV training or other approved child protections qualification, or willingness to work toward same.
• Mental Health First Aid Certificate or willingness to work toward same
• Experience supporting children and/or families affected by DFV to realise positive change, using a flexible, child centred and trauma informed approaches to service delivery.
• Demonstrate ability to create, implement and evaluate evidence based programs of support
• Ability to identify and effectively manage risk as it relates to children and families in a DFV setting
• All final applicants for this position will be requested to provide COVID-19 Vaccination certificate (Required doses in accordance with Government Health Advice) or medical exemption certificate as part of the recruitment process

The benefits :

• Work for a reputable Not for Profit organisation
• Permanent part time opportunity - 3 days per week
• Competitive salary of up to $88-92k + Super + Salary Packaging (FTE)