ABOUT YOU

• You have a passion to work with people from diverse backgrounds and support them to heal from their experiences
• You are open to being challenged and are able to consider different views
• You are open to learning and working in an attachment and trauma informed practice
• You are willing to embrace the Lighthouse Model of Care, and work as a team
• You have the ability to stay calm in emotionally demanding situations
• You are committed to personal and professional development

ABOUT US

At Lighthouse we provide homes and therapeutic care programs to children and young people impacted by long term neglect, abuse and homelessness. Our focus is to create caring communities where children and youth can feel safe, form meaningful relationships and begin to heal from traumatic experiences. Our Lighthouse Homes, Foster and Family Care and In Community care environments ensure our support reaches the children and youth who need it, where they need it, for as long as they need it.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Providing Therapeutic Case Management for young women who may be impacted by Early and Forced Marriage, Domestic Servitude and Family Violence.
• Developing stakeholder relationships within the community and be an effective advocate for young women.
• Working from a warm home setting, to form meaningful relationships.
• Managing a very small caseload of up to six young women to ensure high quality case management outcomes.
• Part of a culture in which young people and staff are truly valued and community members feel a sense of belonging.

Lighthouse Foundations Young Women’s Freedom Program was established in October 2018 in collaboration with Department of Social Services and the Australian Federal Police in response to the growing data on reports of Forced Marriage in Australia. The Young Women’s Freedom Program was set up with the aim of providing safe and secure accommodation for young women with experiences of Forced Marriage, Modern Slavery and complex family violence.

This Transitional home, with individualised Therapeutic Case Management, will provide a safe space for the young women to be active participants in the creation of their transition into meaningful and sustainable living. Therapeutic Case Management will have an increased focus on empowerment in human relationships, education and employment to support the next steps into independent living.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Regular supervision from our Psychological Wellness Team
• Group reflective practice sessions
• Ongoing training and development through the Lighthouse Institute
• Being part of a caring community, who really value you

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of Bachelor level qualification of Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or related field. However, Lighthouse will consider relevant experience and applicants who commit to enrolling in a relevant qualification.

• Applicants must also complete the mandatory upskilling units as required by Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

• Hold a current Working with Children Check (Employee)
• Complete a National Criminal Records check, and participate in a psycho-social screen by Lighthouse,
• Provide consent for a Disqualified Carers Check
• First Aid Qualification (or willingness to obtain one)
• Hold a valid Victorian driver's licence

APPLICATION PROCESS

We welcome your application and ask that you please review the attached position description, provide your Resume and Cover letter, broadly addressing the key selection criteria highlighted.

To submit your application, click Apply Now.

Lighthouse celebrates diversity and affirm the right of access, equity, and equality for every young person, staff member and volunteer in the Lighthouse Community. Our organisation is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We also practice from a position of cultural safety and awareness, across diverse languages, religions, and cultures. we respect, respond and continue to learn about the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

Lighthouse Foundation is a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to a thoughtful and protective environment that supports our babies, children and young people to feel safe and respected, and to build their capacity to feel deeply cared for and important to other human beings.

Please find attached the position description.