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Family Violence Therapeutic Key Worker - Morwell / Leongatha

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The TRAK (Therapeutic Recovery for Adults and Kids) Forward Program operates and runs in collaboration with partner agencies Anglicare Victoria, Windermere, Drummond Street and Think Grow Connect.

TRAK Forward has an aim to promote the recovery of parents and children who have experienced family violence. It offers, as recommended by the Family Violence Royal Commission; therapeutic interventions for adult and child victims of family violence by using a trauma-informed, phase-based treatment framework.

Services for women and children include:

  • Access to a therapeutic recovery worker
  • Therapeutic safety-focused pre-work
  • Evidence-based group work
  • 1:1 coaching (in-home or in refuge)
  • Access to ongoing peer support

In addition, the program works with men who use violence, to be accountable for their behaviour and take steps to become a safe parent, including through links to programs that will address their behaviour.

We have an exciting opportunity for a values-driven Therapeutic Key Worker to work with families to empower them to manage to take charge of their lives, including connection and positive engagement with their community.

You will successfully

  • Coordinate and implement the delivery of high-quality services that provide genuine and positive outcomes for victim-survivors of family violence
  • Provide senior-level practice consultation, joint planning and assessment and facilitate coordinated service responses, within a child-centred, whole of the family framework
  • Understand and apply FDV models, approaches, theories and practice when dealing with clients
  • Ensure the program is operated in accordance with service and quality standards, program targets, DHHS service agreement, organisational policies and accepted standards of practice

This position is a fixed term for 12 months based in the DHHS Inner Gippsland catchment. This position will be dual located at the Anglicare Victoria office in Morwell and at The Salvation Army office in Leongatha in addition to the possibility of a flexible working arrangement (e.g. Work from Home).

This position is part of a team constructed of a Team Leader, Family Violence, Program Manager - Family Violence, Therapeutic Specialists and Peer Support workers from Anglicare Victoria and Windermere, and will access services from broker partners Drummond Street, Think Grow Connect and LifeWorks.

You will have

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Specialist and/or related behavioural sciences at degree level with substantial experience
  • Knowledge and experience in the use of current and relevant theoretical frameworks in relation to working with parents and children, adult and children victim/survivors in the context of family violence
  • Demonstrated knowledge of FDV including context, principles, philosophies, policies, regulations and legislation
  • A current VIC Drivers Licence
  • Valid VIC Employee Working with Children Check
  • A willingness to undergo a National Police Check

The Salvation Army is subject to public health orders. You may be required to provide evidence of vaccine status dependent on requirements.

What we offer

  • As a registered not for profit organisation, you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
  • Flexible working conditions
  • Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
  • An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members

Applicants to attach both a cover letter briefly outlining your suitability for the position and an up-to-date CV.

Enquiries: Rebecca Wilson at [email protected] using the subject line: Family Violence Therapeutic Key Worker - Morwell / Leongatha enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.

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