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The Salvation Army

Family Violence Children's Specialist

Hobart

PART TIME

October 15, 2024

Number of Positions Available:

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

Why this role matters

The Salvation Army (Salvos) provides a wide range of services that support women and women with children impacted by family and domestic violence. Our services focus on prevention, restoration and healing to provide specialised support to address immediate safety issues and provide advice, referrals, and connection to assist the recovery journey.

Mc Combe House in Southern Tasmania provides supported emergency accommodation for single women and women with children escaping domestic violence and homelessness. Mc Combe House is a 6 – 8 week safe and secure crisis accommodation for women and children from all cultures and backgrounds.

About the role

We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Family Violence Children's Specialist to coordinate a high quality, integrated assessment and response program for children and young people within the The Salvation Army's Family Violence Services (FVS).

Reporting to the Family Violence Services Manager, this is a max-term (until 2026), part-time (30.4 hours per week) position based in Hobart, Tasmania. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Award Level 5.

You will successfully

Coordinate the delivery of specialist high quality child focused interventions and group work to infants, children and their mothers
Provide specialist child-focussed education and authoritative direction to staff to ensure child focussed practice is performed to meet the needs of infants, children and their mothers accessing FVS programs.
Provide specialist support to children 0-18 and mothers who have experienced family violence
Ensure that FVS addresses the unique risks posed by FV to children
Ensure that FVS seeks to enhance child well-being.
Work collaboratively with team members and external service providers to provide an integrated continuum of support to children.

You will have

Degree qualification in social work, welfare (social sciences), community development or related field.
Registration to work with vulnerable people.
Be a member and registered with a relevant accredited peak body (AASW, APS, ACA etc).
Experience in service delivery with children and families who have experienced trauma.
A strong history of working with children and families from diverse backgrounds and with a complex range of support needs.

What we offer

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
Flexible working conditions
Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity
Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
Opportunity for career development;
An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

How to Apply

If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired

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