Therapeutic Practitioner

Are you passionate about your community?

About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Therapeutic Practitioner! You will monitor quality early intervention and prevention parenting programs across diverse communities experiencing vulnerabilities.

What is the CaPSS program?
CaPSS is an Australian Government Family and Communities (Department of Social Services) program aimed at supporting families building capacity to improve wellbeing. This program seeks to build protective factors to prevent family conflict and breakdown.

Responsibilities include

• Establish partnerships with stakeholders in Melton and Brimbank, including Maternal & Child Health Services
• Attend relevant networking meetings and oversee all networking meetings attended by all staff
• Assist team leader with day-to-day operations of the program
• Provide secondary consults to practitioners regarding children with particular focus on risk and trauma
• Provid ongoing education and training to staff that is child focused
• Support practitioners to develop new evidence-based parenting workshops and webinars based on feedback from the community
• Ensure practitioners follow case management procedure and case note policy to high standard

This is a permanent part-time position, 26.6 hours per week, based in Sunshine, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 6 Award.

What you will have

• Degree qualification in Social Work, Welfare, Community Development or related field OR
• Demonstrated high level of sector knowledge and skills attained through previous appointments, service and study/development
• Relevant experience in Social Service environment
• Relevant experience in supervising staff

Benefits working at The Salvation Army

• We offer our eligible employees NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today!

About Us
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

How to Apply
If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.