AddressFamily Violence Recovery Practitioner - Northern Healing and Recovery Program (NHARP)
- Permanent - Part Time (0.6 FTE)
- Salary $ + Super + Generous Salary Packaging
- Heidelberg / Thomastown
Kids First have a prominent 125-year history of safeguarding children achieved through an unwavering commitment to people and transformation. If you are looking for meaning and substance working for an organisation that acknowledges your value by offering great working conditions and flexible working arrangements, then this could be your next opportunity.
Your new role
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in an innovative therapeutic program within the community?
The primary focus of a Family Violence Recovery Practitioner is to provide therapeutic services to women and their families affected by Family Violence, through both individual/dyadic sessions and groupwork.
In this position, you will manage an individual client case load as well as co-facilitating therapeutic group sessions for women, children and young people across the North East and Hume Merri-bek.
Your role involves:
- Providing counselling/advocacy support to women, children and young people who have been affected by Family Violence.
- Facilitating therapeutic NHARP Group Programs across the region.
- Working collaboratively with others and as part of a team.
- Valuing and proactively engaging in internal clinical supervision, with a commitment to critical reflective practice.
About you
- Tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, child and family social welfare or related discipline.
- Experience working with parents and their children who have experienced Family Violence.
- Proven experience in the trauma and Family Violence field within similar organisations, possess a strong knowledge of the service system including all relevant legislation and standards and be tertiary qualified in social work, psychology, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the use of current theoretical approaches and best practice for working with children, young people and families.
- Demonstrated capability to network and build productive relationships with stakeholders both inside and outside organisational boundaries.
How we reward you
- An organisation that truly lives its values
- Be nurtured in your career, including professional development in specialist evidence-based models, such as Promoting First Relationships (PFR)
- Enjoy ‘not for profit' benefits such as salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
- We know how important it is to spend time with family which is why you get 3 additional leave days at Christmas
- Purchased leave and portable long service leave options
- Access our Staff Wellbeing Program
Don't delay, apply now!
Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.
To view a full position description or to apply, please visit the Kids First website at: https://www.kidsfirstaustralia.org.au/careers
For inquiries about the position:
Maryanne Clarke, Team Leader NHARP
Ph: 0423 601 ***
Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.
Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).
To apply for this job go to: https://kidsfirst.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6593561.
Applications close 31 May 2024
