The principal objective of this position is to engage Users of Violence and to facilitate Men’s Behavioural Change programs in alignment with Department of Communities and Justice NSW Standards, and the National Plan for addressing Domestic Violence. The target client group for this activity are voluntary and mandated male clients who have engaged in family violence and are committed to changing their violent behaviour through their attendance in this program.

Who We Are

Centacare NENW is a leading provider of social and community services across the New England North West area and the Social Services Agency of the Catholic Diocese of Armidale. 

The benefits of working for Centacare NENW

As an employee of Centacare NENW you will have the opportunity to work alongside a committed and professional team within a dynamic and supportive culture, other benefits offered include:

• On the job training towards formal qualification!
• A vibrant, energetic and supportive team environment that strives to be professional, fun and family friendly
• Extensive range of worksheets, educational tools and other internally developed resources
• Individual and peer supervision to support your professional practice
• Opportunities to develop group programs and resources based on areas of personal interest
• Diverse client load with support to increase areas of professional expertise
• We have a burnout prevention caseload model, which emphasises staff’s health and wellbeing
• Generous Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Remuneration

This position operates under the Social Community Home Care & Disability Award 2010 on a level 4 ($49.08/hr – $52.81/hr)

Tax-free Salary Packaging Benefits

In addition to your remuneration, you have the option to enjoy generous tax- free salary packaging benefits which includes;

• General Living Expenses up to $15,900
• Entertainment Benefits up to $2,650
• Car Leasing through Novated Leasing

About The Role 

Working as part of our team some key responsibilities include but is not limited to:

• Assist in the delivery of the Men’s Behavioural Change programs in accordance with the minimum standards.
• Plan the sessions within an integrated multidisciplinary framework.
• Conduct and document initial and subsequent risk assessments for the program participants.
• Undertake Pre-Group Interviews and sessions with program participants and assess for suitability for group work.
• Proactively communicate identified risks or issues arising in the group including, safety or critical incidents to the Program Manager.
• Identify, respond and report to safety risks for women, (ex) partners, relevant family members and children following established protocols, as directed.
• Effective management of client files and data, including timely case notes, referrals and reporting.

About Our Perfect Candidate

We want to work with people who like to make a difference in a community, are happy to introduce their new skills and ways of thinking as well as have fun in a friendly and professional environment.

Essential Criteria

• Our ideal candidate would be passionate about assisting male participants who are users of violence.
• A Qualification (Cert IV or equivalent) in Social Work, Community Services, Psychology or other relevant field or willing to obtain.
• A minimum of two years’ professional experience working in the domestic and family violence sector is preferred.
• ECAV Graduate Certificate in Men’s Behaviour Change Individual and Group Work Interventions, or willingness to obtain.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in facilitating Men’s Behaviour Change Programs (including undertaking clinical supervision).

Centacare NENW is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Persons and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Would you like to find out more or apply

To apply for this position please click on the below apply link.

Only applicants that submit the following will be considered:

• A covering letter
• A statement of claim addressing how you meet the above Essential Criteria and
• Your resume

For more information or role related queries please contact Cooper Faint on [email protected]

Closing date for applications:  4pm, Wednesday 25th October 2023

Centacare NENW is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and demonstrates a zero tolerance to abuse.