Family Violence Specialist

Ko mātou tēnei I This is Us We believe that everyone should be able to actively contribute to their community and thrive. Our team of 900 stretches from Taupo to Whangarei, and provides access to critical health and social services. We are renowned for our core services Ko mātou tēnei I This is Us We believe that everyone should be able to actively contribute to their community and thrive. Our team of 900 stretches from Taupo to Whangarei, and provides access to critical health and social services. We are renowned for our core services (Enliven, Family Works, Lifeline) and Shine. Everything we do is informed by our purpose to enable our clients to have a better life; and our values of Hope, Trust & Integrity, Compassion, Partnership, Tangata Whenua. Te Kowhiringa I The Opportunity Shine is one of New Zealand's leading providers of family violence prevention and support services. Every day, we work alongside adults, children and whānau experiencing family violence, helping them become safer, stay safer, and build brighter futures. We are looking for a compassionate, resilient and experienced Family Violence Specialist to join our Auckland team. Based across our Auckland offices, refuge centres and the wider community, you'll respond to people experiencing crisis, undertake risk assessments, develop safety plans, and work closely with a range of community agencies to support clients on their journey to safety. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll also participate in a weekend roster and occasional after-hours on-call support (with appropriate compensation). Ngā pūkenga kei a koe I Your Skills and Experience We're looking for someone who has experience working in the family violence sector. You may also be a qualified Social Worker or Counsellor with relevant family violence experience. Experience working within a refuge environment will be highly regarded. A sound understanding of the dynamics and impacts of intimate partner and family violence. Knowledge of local community services and social support networks. The ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships with community agencies. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities. Resilience, sound judgement and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Strong digital skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. Flexibility to work weekends and participate in an on-call roster when required. A genuine commitment to our values of Hope, Trust & Integrity, Compassion, Partnership and Tangata Whenua. Must have a NZ full drivers licence. Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi nei I Highlights of Working with Us We are committed to creating a diverse work place where you can look forward to feeling included and valued for your contribution. Examples of our commitment, include that we are a dementia friendly organisation, a DVFREE Tick Accredited employer, a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion; and a member of the Pride Pledge. Our people are critical to our success. Part of working as part of our team means that you will have access to: Professional external supervision. Ongoing professional development opportunities. Access to pool vehicles for client visits. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your whānau. Wellbeing resources and support. Exclusive discounts through our BOOST employee benefits programme. Employee referral reward -$200 Countdown voucher An additional week's leave after five years' service. KiwiSaver contribution in addition to your base salary. The opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave each year. #J-18808-Ljbffr