Organisation : Anglicare Victoria
Location : Melbourne (Frankston)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Domestic / Family Violence, Families, Women, Youth & Young People
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $92,000-$94,000
Application closing date : 25 Apr, 2022
About the organisation
What you need to know:
- Salary $92,694-$94,000 plus super plus salary packaging (Level 6 SCHCADS)
- Office location: Frankston
- Your working hours are outside of the 9-5 but that means start and finish times can be flexible between 7am and 8pm
- FFT provide expert supervision and ongoing training in the model
- Weekly supervision to debrief and assess
- We are a career focussed organisation
- We are the largest provider of children and families services in Victoria
- An industry leading learning and development team and culture
- Access to discounted health insurance, free Employee Assistance, Salary Packaging and a range of other employment benefits supporting your physical and mental health
- A culture of inclusivity and resilience
- Our Rainbow Tick Accreditation
- A leadership team that are passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for children, young people and families
About the role
Evidence informed model generating the best outcomes for vulnerable families
Work from our office in Frankston, pool cars available for outreach
Real flexibility with this role to work hours that fit your lifestyle
Your role:
Functional Family Therapy Child Welfare (FFT-CW) is an evidence informed short-term therapeutic program which aims to provide all carers within a family skills and training in family communication, parenting skills and conflict management with the aim being to improve family communication and dynamics, creating positive and nurturing family environments for Children and Young People.
For more specific information about the program, position and key responsibilities, please view the position description attached here: Position Description – Practitioner (AVAW P FPR FFTCW 2021V2).pdf
About you:
- Previous experience in a therapeutic environment is preferred
- Knowledge and experience working with families with complex needs, mental health, AOD, family violence
- Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships and rapport with families and young people
- Willingness to work outside of normal hours mostly evenings between 4pm and 8pm to see families together and at home
- Experience working to reduce conflict and to increase hope and a positive family environment.
- Show us how you identify how family interactions can affect behaviour.
- Ability to recognise family’s support network, e.g. extended family, teachers, Youth Justice workers
Qualifications:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work or related discipline at degree level or diploma level with experience relevant to child welfare
Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement. AV employees are required to either be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 or have a medical exemption. AV will require evidence that you are compliant with these requirements.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Family Practitioner, Functional Family Therapy - Child Welfare via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #DomesticFamily_Violence, #Families, #Women, #Youth_and_Young_People
