Integrated Practice Lead

Integrated Practice Lead - Perth Location

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The City of Stirling is the lead organisation for the Naala Djookan Healing Centre along with Naala Djookan Healing Centre Members, Australian Childhood Foundation and other key agencies in the area.

Naala Djookan Healing Centre delivers an integrated, specialist service that supports women, children and families at risk of or experiencing family and domestic violence (FDV), to access the support and assistance they require to promote safe, healthy relationships and overall wellbeing.

The Healing Centre will play a key role in providing support to women and children, throughout their journey. The Healing Centre seeks to simplify access to specialist FDV and other support services through a range of integrated and specialist evidence-based services in one safe, inclusive, culturally responsive and welcoming location. Naala Djookan Healing Centre will provide a 'soft' entry point for women and children who are experiencing FDV, and who might otherwise be reluctant to engage with an FDV service as a result of the perception of shame and stigma associated with FDV. Whilst Naala Djookan Healing Centre will be accessible for all women, a priority focus for the Healing Centre will be engaging with and providing support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse women, children and families.

The Role:
The role of the Integrated Practice Lead is responsible for providing evidence-based, trauma-informed practice direction, support and supervision to the staff at the Healing Centre. The role will also undertake some joint work with the Advocates where required to provide additional expertise/resource to work alongside the family, and/or provide mentoring to staff and coordination of the intake process for referrals to the service.

The Integrated Practice Lead role is a Full-Time position employed by the Australian Childhood Foundation.

Key Selection Criteria:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline. Eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association
• Post Graduate qualification or additional training in relevant child, adolescent and family clinical practice and/or family and domestic violence is (desirable)
• Demonstrated ability to provide therapeutic leadership and guidance to a range of professionals and other Healing Centre representatives
• Well-developed interpersonal and negotiation skills including the ability to foster effective partnerships with other agencies and engage community members, in particular Healing Centre clients
• A well-developed ability to assist others to understand the implications of trauma and attachment theories and their relationship to family and domestic violence
• Knowledge of, and expertise in, delivering a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions to women, children, young people and families
• Demonstrated ability to support staff who are delivering complex case management
• Demonstrated commitment to a learning culture and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage in an area of challenging and complex practice. Including knowledge of trauma, attachment and other relevant theories
• Ability to deliver culturally secure services that integrate cultural healing principles
• Demonstrated leadership capability and at least 2 years of senior management experience in a FDV service, children's and family service, trauma recovery related service, or similar
• Demonstrated experience in supervising staff who are supporting clients with complex needs
• Skills and experience working with populations from a broad range of backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CaLD backgrounds
• Experience in managing staff from diverse backgrounds and disciplines
• Solid understanding and demonstrated experience of delivering trauma informed and culturally sensitive services
• Experience and demonstrated commitment to managing and supervising staff, students and volunteers
• Experience in program development, monitoring and evaluation.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary that reflects your experience and qualifications.
• Salary Packaging: Personalise how you receive your rewards to suit your financial goals.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access a wide range of support services to enhance your well-being.
• Access to an Extensive Resources Library: Dive into a wealth of knowledge and insights from leading experts in the field, continually enhancing your impact.
• Flexibility: Enjoy flexible working arrangements with Hybrid option

How to Apply:

To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.
For inquiries about the role or to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact Bree Roberts - HR Coordinator at **@childhood.org.au.

Applications will close at 5pm on Friday 26 April 2024.

Join us in creating a brighter future for children and young people. Apply today!

Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF) is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

Members of the LGBTIQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.