• Full time ongoing position based in Preston - (0.8 or 0.9 EFT applications considered)
• Strengthen the benefit of services to children and young people involved with DHHS
• Salary classified within the range of SCHADS Level 6 with Salary Packaging available

About Us:

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

Functional Family Therapy Practitioner

Functional Family Therapy through Child Welfare (FFT-CW) is an adaptation of Functional Family Therapy (FFT) which provides services to children, youth and families in child welfare settings. Functional Family Therapy through Child Welfare (FFT-CW) aims to keep families together and where possible prevent children from entering out of home care.   Services in FFT-CW are based on the standard FFT model.

FFT-CW is a short term, assertive outreach, evidence based intervention program with an average of 12 to 20 sessions over three to five months.  FFT-CW is a strengths-based model built on a foundation of acceptance and respect. The program has supported many adolescents and their families in various multi-ethnic and Indigenous cultural contexts globally.

Evidence based services are internationally recognised as having the highest level of research validating the beneficial outcomes for clients. They are characterised by a clearly articulated theory, comprehensive employee training manuals, model adherence measures and on-going quality assurance systems.

You will receive direct training and coaching from FFT LLC helping you to become skilled in the model.

Position Purpose

The Practitioner FFT-CW is required to:

• Participate in all model program training, including group supervision and group consultation activities on a weekly basis.
• Provide assertive outreach service delivery with families in their homes, community or other appropriate settings.
• Provide services that are culturally inclusive and respectful to Aboriginal Families and to families from culturally and linguistically diverse background.
• Assess and respond to reducing risk for families using evidenced-based interventions compatible with the principles and practices of the model.
• Demonstrate compliance with agency requirements and model fidelity through clear and concise documentation and data entry.
• Contribute positively to the development of collaborative partnerships both internally and externally.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:

• Tertiary qualifications, preferably in social work, psychology or behavioural sciences or equivalent.
• Experience in working effectively with marginalised, minority and hard to reach young people and/or their families in their homes and communities.
• Excellent understanding of the child and family service system, including legislative and policy frameworks.
• Knowledge and understanding of culturally sensitive practice and demonstrated ability to engage and effectively work with Aboriginal and culturally diverse groups.
• Demonstrated experience in, or knowledge of, family/care giver systems theory, behavioural and cognitive therapies and the application of these in working with young people and families experiencing multiple and complex challenges.
• Proven ability to effectively time manage caseload and documentation requirements whilst demonstrating the ability to flexibly manage competing priorities and stressful situations

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check, current Drivers licence and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Detailed Position Description:  FFT CW PD Oct 2020.docx

To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application. You will be requested to attach your resume and your responses to the Key Selection Criteria as separate documents.

For further inquiries contact Shannon Harris, Program Manager on 0439 194 207.

We would encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis. If we identify suitable applicants prior to the posted closing date of the advert we may close the position early.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.