Relationships Australia is a community sector organisation with a proud and rich history. We connect with families, communities and thousands of people across the lifespan. You may know us for our family and couples counselling – we also give back to the community through our work in family violence prevention, working with people experiencing gambling harm, with families that have been touched by the sudden death of a loved one, with people who have experienced trauma and with people who are challenged by their mental health, among other things.

With us you will work with people at times of vulnerability in their lives, create a career you’ll love and join a warm and caring team who make a difference.

This position facilitates a range of support for young people including the Got Your Back program and Young Carers Connect Program. The Got Your Back program works with young people affected by domestic and family violence, providing individual face to face, online and phone support as well as facilitating groups in community settings. The Young Carers Connect program is a fortnightly online social space to provide young carers across Australia with an opportunity to connect with each other in a safe environment with support and activities. This position also provides limited case work and considered referrals to young people.

Your new role

In consultation with the Practice Manager, Therapeutic Services the Group Facilitator is expected to:

• Facilitate weekly or fortnightly groups in partnership with community youth workers and/or RACR team members.
• Plan and develop content for upcoming groups and sessions.
• Check in with group participants at an individual level when required.
• Engage group participants to generate individual safety plans and/or facilitate appropriate and supportive referrals.

What you’ll need to succeed

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in youth work, psychology, social work, or relevant field.
2. Training and experience in developing and delivering support, psycho-educational and/or therapeutic groups in person and on-line.
3. Demonstrated experience in engaging and working with vulnerable young people facing complex issues within a trauma informed framework.
4. Sound knowledge of the dynamics of domestic and family violence and/or caring responsibilities and it’s impacts on young people aged 12-25 years old.

For a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the position description found via www.racr.relationships.org.au/about-us/employment

This is a part- time (30 hours), fixed-term position to 30 June 2023 with the possibility of extension, based in Deakin, ACT

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.

What you’ll get in return

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded not-for-profit, community-based organisation in a key position where you will have the opportunity to continue to grow and develop in your career. You will receive a generous package including a professional development allocation and Not-For-Profit salary packaging. In this role you will be able to make a positive difference in the lives of people in the community every day.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in the role, please submit your resume with names of two work related referees and a cover letter specifically addressing each of the selection criteria (no more than half a page response under each criterion). Applications that do not address selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.

Applications should be submitted only via the “Apply” button on our website.

Position description with selection criteria is available at https://racr.org.au/about-us/employment

For further information, please contact the Karen Etheredge, Practice Manager Therapeutic Services on 0409 930 843 or [email protected] to have a discussion.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Wednesday 12 October 2022.