Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development) Full time Salary: $89,996 - $112,495 + Super + Salary sacrificeThe Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) leads the development, planning, and delivery of comprehensive primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in South East Queensland.Birthing and Early Childhood Services offers a holistic, culturally informed model of care, delivering comprehensive maternal and infant health services and education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. The service provides access to dedicated family support workers, case-load midwifery, nurse home visits, post-natal clinics, early learning programs, and a social health team, which includes social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists. This strengths-based approach ensures maternal and infant care is provided in a culturally appropriate, community-centred environment.About the RoleAs a Domestic and Family Violence Specialist within the Birthing and Early Childhood Services South/North team, you will provide support and collaborative case management to women and their child(ren) who experience domestic and family violence. The Domestic Violence Specialist Worker will provide targeted multidisciplinary advocacy to assist the women and children achieve the goals set out in their case plans.ResponsibilitiesProvide culturally appropriate outreach, advocacy and case managed support to women, children and their families experiencing DFVConduct evidence-based risk assessments within the context of Domestic and Family Violence including completing safety planningNetwork and collaborate with other programs (both internally and externally to BiOC and IUIH) to promote an integrated approach to the issues faced by women and children who have been affected by domestic violenceAssist coordination with tenancy and housing support that promotes long term, safe and sustainable housing options for women and children experiencing DFVMaintain up to date and confidential records for all clients that include ethical and accurate case noting.Apply specialist skills that restores and reaffirms pride in the cultural identity of women and their families.Understanding of both protective factors and challenges facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in South East Queensland.Use trauma informed and strengths-based approaches to create a safe, supportive environment for women and their families to grow healthy and strong in mind, body and spirit.Provide support and advocacy for families involved with the Department of Child Safety as part of IUIH multidisciplinary team and integrated model of care.Encourage and promote an integrated, multidisciplinary team-based approach to delivery of services.About YouCurrent C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)Valid Blue Card (must have prior to commencement)Current CPR & First Aid CertificateCurrent Criminal History CheckRelevant tertiary qualifications (minimum Diploma level)Experience working with women who are experiencing domestic violence.Demonstrated crisis intervention, case management, and trauma-informed practice skills.Knowledge of current child protection legislation and policy reformsKnowledge of the impact of trauma (inter-generational and intra-generational) on child and family functioning and the ability to provide a therapeutic responseAbility to work sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, their leaders and health professionals, while respecting traditional culture, values and ways of doing businessWhat Can We Offer?At IUIH we recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.At IUIH 'Our Collectivity is Our Strength'.We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that invites applications from all people.Be part of Australia's largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service.Access to "Growing Our Own Opportunities" through in-house training and programs.Weekly Staff Wellness activities and 'Gather and Grow' yarns and award ceremonies.Propa 'Ways' training and a cultural integrity framework embedded through our monthly socialisation activities.Opportunities to attend community events such as NAIDOC, Rugby League Carnivals, and more.A range of Salary Sacrifice options including Novated Leasing, Meal & Entertainment Cards and lots more. #J-18808-Ljbffr