Family Safety Team Advocate Job at Battered Women’s Trust, Canterbury, Christchurch
- Location:
- Canterbury
- Christchurch
- Salary:
- $45,000 – $49,999
- Work type:
- Full Time
- Classification:
- Community Services & Development
- Community Development
Purpose of the Role* To provide advocacy within a partnership response to victims (adult/child) at high or extreme risk of family violence.* To work within the interagency framework with a focus on professional collaborative interventions.* To facilitate engagement and individually tailored non-crisis response to families at risk* To deliver culturally appropriate and responsive services.The successful applicant will:* Have a good understanding of and be committed to Te Tiriti of Waitangi * Have an in-depth understanding of family violence and the impact on families* Be committed to working in a close team environment* Have a relevant tertiary qualification* The ability to engage with and relate to children and adults who have experienced serious family violence.The starting salary range is: $45,000 – $50,000This is fixed term position until June 30th 2012Applications close on Monday, September 19thAn application pack can be obtained from office.bwt@xtra.co.nz