Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (Bayside area)

• Full or part time permanent position available
• Sandringham and Frankston site locations
• Some evening work required
• SCHADS  Level 6

A little about us

Our purpose is to empower people through life changing services, wraparound support, and pathways. TaskForce Agency plays an important role across communities in the south east of Melbourne, whether helping individuals and families due to challenges with alcohol and other drugs or family violence, or enabling people through education, training, and employment. Operating for 50 years, we aim to help realise the potential of every client, through achieving outcomes and working towards healthier lives, relationships, and communities. 

Our values are:

·         We start with care I We are here to meet participants where they are at, to support, empower and respect them and each other in the work we do. We commit to behaviours that demonstrate our care and compassion, bringing out the best in everyone in every interaction.

·         We always listen I We are here to listen, to think of the whole of a person in every connection. We commit to listening, learning, responding, and adapting to the needs of our clients, our staff, and our partners.

·         We are non-judgmental I We are here to help everyone belong; to realise their potential. We commit to supporting every person who walks through our doors or engages our services without judgment.

·         We are continuously learning I We are here to learn, innovate and bring the highest quality of service to our participants. We commit to seeking out and sharing knowledge within and beyond our sector and from our communities, not standing still in our models of care and program offers.

About the program and role

The Program provides Men’s Behaviour Change Intervention Programs through 20-week group or individual sessions. The program will work with men who have been directed to attend by the Magistrates Court Victoria.  CMCOP will be delivered in a Family Life led partnership with TaskForce and integrated within Family Life & TaskForce broader suite of Family Violence Services.  The Specialist Family Violence Practitioners are full time or part time permanent roles based at Sandringham and Frankston, providing client-centred, trauma informed services to men who have perpetrated or experienced family violence.

The Specialist Family Violence Practitioner will provide counselling, case management and support to families experiencing relationship difficulties who have or are currently experiencing family violence. In addition, the role will provide accountability and behaviour change services for perpetrators via individual and group work, for both voluntary and court mandated clients.

A day in the life of these positions includes; attending and participating in reflective practice groups, co-facilitating Men’s Behaviour Change Program (MBCP) groups, providing individual support to men and conducting intake and assessments and case management.

What we can offer

Together, we see the impact of our work on over 5000 lives every year. When you join our team, you will be offered regular training and professional development opportunities, and everyone has confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program. We work hard to ensure that all new team members feel welcome and supported with a comprehensive onboarding program and regular supervision.

We offer::

• An opportunity to be a part of an inclusive and welcoming work environment
• Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to suit your personal circumstances
• Gifted leave between Christmas and New Year 
• Access to generous salary packaging, which allows you to save on tax and increase your overall take home pay 
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Regular clinical and peer supervision opportunities
• Hybrid work arrangements with a blend of office based and remote work for some roles

Next Steps 

Application details and a position description are available from www.Taskforce.org.au/employment

We are an inclusive workplace that is committed to celebrating diversity. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from LGBTIQ+ communities. People with disability can request reasonable adjustments at any time during the application process.

Applications, including a cover letter and resume, should be forwarded  to [email protected] by 24 August 2023.