• Job no: 7RXY7
• Category: Residential Care Services
• Located in Traralgon on Gurnaikurnai country
• Permanent, full time role available
• Be part of a positive and value driven team

The Opportunity

Berry Street are implementing an evidence-based model of care called the Teaching Family Model (TFM). TFM is a therapeutic behavioural program, which sees children living with highly trained staff, known as Practitioners in a home setting. The TFM Practitioners, use teaching interactions, relationships and skills building which is targeted to reduce challenging behaviours and increase pro-social behaviours.

The model is trauma informed and helps young people identify personal stressors and develop appropriate self-regulation techniques. Overall, goals of the program include reduced problem behaviours, increased pro-social behaviours, increased social skills, accomplishment of age-appropriate tasks, and relationship development.

The role of the TFM Practitioners is use the TFM model to create lasting behavioural change for young people. You will be heavily support by the TFM Consultant, who will coach you through learning the model over a 12-month period. Your learning modalities will include formal training, on the job coaching, observations and formal feedback processes. There is compulsory training for this role for successful candidates.

This role will be based in the Teaching Family home setting in Traralgon as well as in the Berry Street Office in Morwell.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in a client centred, family focused and strengths-based approach.
• Participate in intensive training, coaching and feedback processes, to help develop your skills to provide quality care.
• Work towards mastering 11 TFM concepts over a year-long accreditation process.
• Work collaboratively with a team, to ensure children and young people in care experience a loving and consistent approach.

About You

You will require a minimum Cert IV in Children, Youth & Family Intervention is preferred however as an RTO, Berry Street delivers this qualification and will invest in you if you do not have a relevant qualification. Completion of (or willingness to complete) mandatory upskilling units as required by Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. Berry Street also provides this in-house.

Ideal candidates will be TFM trained and or be going through the TFM training. We are also looking for someone who may hold a TFM practitioner certification and or have previous leadership skills.

Aboriginal people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Why Choose Us:

• Investment in you! As a Learning Organisation, there are so many opportunities for development that we offer you, including ongoing TFM training including the TFM practitioner certification process.
• Opportunities for growth and progress within Berry Street.

How to Apply

Applications including resume and one-page cover letter expressing your interest in the role to be submitted by clicking 'Apply Now'.

Queries to Jo Serra, Team Leader Residential Care, Employee and Recruitment Support on 9239 1400.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify with a sexual and or gender minority identity. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

A position description is attached.