• Family focused intervention involving alliance & involvement of the whole family
• Make it work with internationally recognised training and weekly supervision
• Every family has a story that deserves to be told and heard 

Your role:

FFT is an evidenced based model of behaviour change, that is therapeutically focussed, which aims to provide all family members with skills and knowledge to improve family communication, parenting skills and conflict management.

The aim of the program being to improve family communication and dynamics, creating positive and nurturing family environments for young people aged 11-17 who have been involved in Youth Justice.

FFT focusses on reducing recidivism by interrupting negative patterns of behaviour that can lead to escalations within family units.

You can learn more about the model here - https://www.fftllc.com/fft

Make Your Mark

• Working with families, in an outreach capacity, in home sessions.
• Experience and knowledge of the Youth Justice system or working with at risk adolescents.
• Working with families with complex needs, including trauma, mental health, AOD, and family violence.
• Use your positive, strength based communication skills to rapidly build relationships and rapport with families.
• Reduce conflict and to increase hope within family environments.
• Identify how family interactions can affect behaviour.
• Recognise and engage with family’s formal and informal support networks.
• With our commitment to continual improvement and learning through training and supervision.

Qualifications

A relevant degree in Social Work, Psychology, and/or a related degree in behavioural sciences OR applicants with Diploma of Community Services may be considered if they also are able to demonstrate significant experience levels working with families.

Make A Move

• A salary at SCHCADS level 6 which equates to around $106,387 plus super.
• This is senior level salary offering excellent remuneration.
• Intensive supervision, feedback and training in Functional Family Therapy.
• Based at our office in Broadmeadows.
• Fixed term contract to June 2026 covering parental leave.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, Fitness Passport, EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well!
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition

What our people say - “I've genuinely never thought about going to another organisation. The opportunities, the innovation, the commitment to change and working with vulnerable families, young people and communities. It sounds really cliche, but you come into this work to make a difference and you can do that here. We work really hard to make differences in those spaces.”

How to Apply

We will continue to review applications as they come through and conduct interviews on a rolling basis, so please don't delay your application. Applications will close as advertised unless we hire prior.

Click "Apply Now" and submit your resume with a cover letter that describes your passion for working with vulnerable children, young people and their families.

To learn more about the role a full Position Description is available here: Senior Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Practitioner - Youth Justice PD FS E AW6 112023 V1.0

If you have any questions at all please contact Luisa Kamitoni via email using the subject line (FFT job) at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Practitioner - Functional Family Therapy enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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

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.