The Men’s Behaviour Change Program (MBCP) is based in Darwin with outreach to the Darwin Correctional Centre, Wadeye and the Tiwi Islands. The program works with men who use violent, abusive and/or controlling behaviours in their relationships, to develop new behaviours and improve the safety of women and children. The MBCP is a 24 week groupwork program based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) where participants are provided with education, support, individual case management and referrals to other services.
The purpose of the Position
The MBCP Practitioner will work within the MBCP team to ensure that participants are assessed, managed and referred appropriately. The MBCP Practitioner is responsible to deliver against program objectives by facilitating groups, maintaining contact with perpetrators, developing exit strategies and linking men into relevant support groups such as men’s healing programs that can help consolidate new skills.
The successful applicant will have the following experience and qualifications:
- A relevant degree with relevant experience, or an associate diploma with substantial experience;
- Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people
- Understanding of the gendered nature of domestic and family violence
- Experience in evidence-based interventions, including facilitating group work
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including report writing and case note writing.
Desirable experience includes:
- Experience in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- 100 hours experience in facilitating Men’s Behaviour Change Programs
- Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate in Men’s Family Violence (or equivalent).
For more information including a full job description please contact Zena 0427 285892 or email [email protected]