Adolescent Using Violence Practitioner - Bayswater, Melbourne

• Are you an Experienced Practitioner with a passion to positively impact families affected by Adolescent Violence 
• Use your expertise and compassion with comprehensive risk and support needs in Aboriginal Families
• Enjoy a competitive salary circa SCHADS level 5 plus super and salary packaging up to $15,900

Boorndawan Willam Aboriginal Healing Service (BWAHS) delivers a range of programs and services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, men and their families who have been impacted by family violence. These services include the provision of case management; intensive family support; counselling for women, men, youth, and children; and programs for men, women, and children.

BWAHS has developed an excellent record for providing high-quality family violence and trauma-informed Intensive Case Management, Integrated Family Services responses and evidence-based therapeutic programs to individuals and groups for a whole-of-family approach.

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Adolescent Using Violence Practitioner to join our Integrated Family Services team in Bayswater, Melbourne.

Please Note: This is an Aboriginal-identified position, only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are eligible to apply.

Due to ongoing growth, BWAHS is currently seeking an Adolescent Using Violence Practitioner to join our team in Bayswater, Melbourne full-time.

This role is not just a job but a meaningful journey, specially designed for compassionate individuals who have extensive cultural knowledge and understanding of the complex needs and solutions for families affected by adolescent violence in the home.

In this pivotal role, you will be at the heart of our outreach efforts, focusing on meeting with families to conduct comprehensive assessments and develop multifaceted case plans. These plans will address the complex, multi-level needs of entire families, with a particular emphasis on young individuals Using Violence within their family dynamics.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Engaging directly with families, building trust and understanding their unique situations
• Conducting thorough family assessments, crafting detailed and holistic case plans
• Providing relentless support to families in connecting with necessary referrals
• Operating in an outreach capacity, actively engaging people and managing cases with a focus on parents and parenting strategies
• Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives and maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct

To be considered for this role, you will need demonstrated experience working with complex casework and case management with families affected by adolescent violence.

• A tertiary qualification in social work or equivalent, or a willingness to study is desirable.

 Demonstrated experience in working with families with complex needs such as family violence, drug and alcohol and mental health issues

• a understanding of the complexity of the experience of family violence in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
• demonstrate knowledge of Aboriginal culture and intergenerational trauma, with a commitment to the safety and healing of Aboriginal families, children, and young people
• experiencing working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people both young and old, and being able to communicate and engage them to achieve effective outcomes
•  Demonstrated organisational skills including the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise work tasks
• Demonstrated capacity to work creatively, show initiative, contribute ideas and be active in a supportive team environment in a busy family service.
• Strong capacity to engage in collaborative practice
• Demonstrated high-level written, oral and interpersonal communication skills

Please note: You will need to hold or be willing to obtain a current National Police Check, Working with Children Check and basic First Aid Qualification. You will also need a current Driver's License.

This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to join a passionate team and make a genuine difference in the lives of Aboriginal families and communities who are impacted by family violence. 

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a highly attractive salary circa SCHADS level 5, commensurate with your skills and experience. You will also have access to salary packaging up to $15,999.

As a growing organisation, BWAHS offers fantastic job security and is committed to investing in their staff, with ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

This is a unique opportunity within our industry, and you will be at the forefront of a new offering in the family violence services space in Australia. You’ll be able to work with our team to develop this role and make it your own!

Finally, you'll also benefit from a fantastic work/life balance with flexible work arrangements negotiable depending on your needs.

This is a rare opportunity to work with families being impacted by adolescent violence to break the cycle of violence in the community - Apply Now!