We are recruiting for a Specialist Therapeutic Family Violence Practitioners to deliver a client centred, therapeutic service for victim survivors of family violence. You will provide individually tailored support using a range of modalities including counselling, group support, family therapy, advocacy support, and intensive case management, empowering women and children to heal from the trauma of family violence.
You Will:
- Manage case allocation, providing individual, family and group therapeutic work
- Deliver evidence-informed best practice services to vulnerable children, youth and families with complex needs children with a disability; children and families from a culturally or linguistically diverse background; and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Strengthen family connections and promote positive interactions
- Be committed to the safety, wellbeing and best interests of children and young people
You must have:
- A Bachelor (or above) qualification in Social Work, Psychology or related behavioural science
- Experience in undertaking client centric therapeutic assessments and interventions
- Capacity to analyse complex issues, including the impact of violence and trauma, safety and risk, provide therapeutic interventions for individuals and assist them to achieve goals
- Experience in planning and facilitating evidence based/informed therapeutic individual and group programs
Desirable:
- Post graduate qualification or currently studying one in counselling/therapy, leadership or management
You will also have or be willing to obtain a Police Check, a Working with Children’s Check, and be able to provide 2 professional referees.
Why work with Tradewind?
Tradewind Australia is Melbourne’s fastest growing agency recruiting for the Social Services sector. We pride ourselves on the strong and long-standing relationships we have formed with our clients and candidates.
How to apply:
- Follow the link provided (or visit our website and click contact us, then apply now)
- Fill in as much detail as you can on the application form and upload your resume
- If you would like more information about the roles, please email [email protected] or phone (03) 9081-0562 and ask for a member of the Family Services Team.
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