MSS is seeking both male and female facilitators for our Men’s Behaviour Change (MBC) program to work with male participants and their female partners and ex-partners. These are permanent part-time positions (10hrs p/w) in our Connected Families Team, working in our Taree office.

As an MBC Facilitator, you will be responsible for developing and delivering a range of services to support men to cease their use of negative behaviours while maximising the safety of women, young people and children.  

The MBC program provides a comprehensive service, including case management and support to participants and their female partners and ex-partners. This consists of individual intake sessions and needs assessments, individual counselling and group programs using CBT principles, psychoeducation and group discussion.

The service is accredited under the current minimum standards for Men’s Behaviour Change programs and is funded by the Department of Communities and Justice.

Essential Criteria – Qualifications and Requirements

• Appropriate tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, or a related social science discipline
• A demonstrated understanding of the men’s behaviour change process and the gendered nature of family violence
• Commitment to enhancing the safety of women and children who have experienced male violence
• At least two years’ experience in provision of group work, intake assessment and risk assessment working with men who use violence
• Skills in advocacy, negotiation and teamwork
• Demonstrated willingness to engage in reflective practice that takes into account a gendered and feminist analysis of behaviours, thoughts and feelings
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills developing effective working relationships with men, women and children, government and non-government agencies and other external stakeholders 
• Satisfactory completion of a National Police Check, and Working with Children check
• Current NSW drivers licence
• Current First Aid Certificate

Essential Criteria – Highly Desirable

• Completion of ‘No to Violence’ Graduate Certificate in Male Behaviour Change Group Facilitation
• Previous participation or working knowledge of the State Government’s integrated framework of No To Violence minimum standards of quality practice response to family violence 

Personal Attributes

• Highly professional with the ability to act in a compassionate, non-judgemental manner, with a strong desire to provide quality client service
• A thorough understanding of privacy and confidentiality principles
• Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously
• Superior written, oral and interpersonal communication skills 
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes and quality standards 
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and an ability to think laterally and use initiative

What do we offer?

• Well established organisation, operating for over 30 years on the Mid North Coast
• Not-for-profit community-based organisation
• Flexible work environment with a positive work culture
• Secure employment with excellent remuneration and career progression
• Salary Packaging up to $15,899 pa as well as a Meal and Entertainment card up to $2650 pa
• MSS Bonus Leave (3 days p/a pro rata)

 All candidates must send through a cover letter and resume, and address each of the selection criteria. Candidates that do not do this will not be considered.

Closing date 9am Friday 24th of November.  Please contact Renee Scarlett – Senior Manager, Connected Families with any questions about the role on 02 6551 1800

MSS is a multi-service community not-for-profit organisation with a mission to enhance the quality of people’s lives by providing services which enable them to live with dignity and respect.

We encourage and welcome applications from First Nations Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.