• Join a leading integrated person centred healthcare network.
• Immerse yourself in an inclusive, diverse and supportive culture
• Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

This position/s is part of a dedicated and skilled Family Violence Service and support the primary focus of the Men's Behavioural Change Program (MBCP) to maximise the safety of women and children. The MBCP achieves this by working with men 18 and over to hold individuals accountable for their use of violence and explore new ways of relating to their partner, children and others. The Group Facilitator works with a co-facilitator to plan, deliver and evaluate MBCP group sessions in accordance with No To Violence standards including coordinating pre- and post-group meetings and relevant reporting. The position/s is casual and evening work is required for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate Men's Behaviour Change Program group sessions in accordance with NTV minimum standards
• Co-facilitate group sessions, providing relevant introductions and using evidence based primary themes.
• Ensure effective and appropriate, clinically informed support and service options are provided to clients at all times.
• Promote and practice respectful relating and non-violence
• Demonstrate positive workplace behaviours and relationships at all times.
• Build and expand personal skill levels and ensure that clients receive service reflecting up to date, evidence based professional practice.

What you need

• Relevant qualification in Social Work, welfare studies, social sciences, community development or other relevant discipline
• Eligibility to meet NTV level 2 requirements for Men’s Behaviour Change Program facilitation via either course completion or hours of experience, or willingness to complete.
• Experience of implementing effective clinical group work delivery
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and evidence-based practice
• Familiarity with the key underpinning legislation including the Privacy Act, Health Records Act, Children, Youth and Family Act, Family Violence Act.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively in all professional relationships
• Demonstrated well developed organisational and administrative skills, including ability to effectively manage time and competing priorities
• Highly developed skills in working with complex clients including defusing, self- management and reflective practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as member of a high-functioning multi-disciplinary team and flexibility and capability to work effectively in a changing environment
• Current Victorian drivers licence, Working with Children Check and a satisfactory police check.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Windows, Excel, Outlook and the Internet

What Next

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Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please click here

This is a re advertised position. Previous applicants need not apply.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.