About the Program

The Strength2Strength Program is a client-centred trauma informed therapeutic response for children and their mothers who are victim survivors of family violence, which includes therapeutic services delivered via outreach and through centre-based sessions.

The Strength2Strength program operates through a partnership of key service providers including: Family Life, The Salvation Army, Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand and SECASA.

The interventions target children and their mothers from diverse populations, with the aim of:

• Strengthening therapeutic responses and improving outcomes;
• Building evidence about effective practice approaches for responding to victim survivors of family violence, including victim survivors from diverse populations;
• Determining, through evaluation, how these approaches might be incorporated into future service delivery frameworks and organisational operating models; and
• Increasing access to a broad range of therapeutic approaches to family violence victim survivors including adults and/or children across diverse cohorts.

Expected Outcomes

The key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver evidence-based services to women and children impacted by Family Violence
• Supporting the innovation of service responses and sector reform
• Providing thorough assessment to clients using a range of clinical assessment tools
• Designing and delivering short term interventions for children and their mothers to enhance their readiness for therapeutic support
• Carrying and managing a caseload; providing a range of interventions including outreach support
• Delivering therapeutic outreach and working flexibly across a range of service delivery sites in accordance with accountability and compliance standards
• Ensuring that the needs and safety of the women and children take priority at all times
• Delivering services to quality standards, complying with relevant legislation and contractual requirements
• Maintaining professional documentation and administrative systems according to program and legislative requirements, including planning and documentation of group and education programs

Scope

The Strength2Strength program operates out of Frankston and provides services across the whole of the Bayside Peninsula region. This position will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team which will consist of 1 x Manager, 3 x Therapeutic Intervention Practitioners, 5 x Clinical Therapists and 1 x Peer Support Practitioner.

You will have:

• *A degree qualification in Social Work and or equivalent is essential
• Experience working in the family violence sector is desirable
• A current Victorian Driver’s License
• A valid Victorian Working with Children Check
• Ability to provide proof of work eligibility to work in Australia

The Salvation Army is subject to public health orders. You will be required to provide evidence of vaccine status dependent on requirements

Minimum Mandatory Qualifications Requirements

*The minimum mandatory qualifications requirements are in place in Victoria and have been since the 1st of July 2021. They are available on https://safeandequal.org.au/working-in-family-violence/minimum-qualifications/.

If you believe these pathways may apply to you and would like more information, please contact us (details below).

What we offer

• As a registered not for profit organisation, you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Flexible working conditions
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Employee Assistance Program – Independent confidential counselling service
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members

Application Process

Applications including a CV and Cover Letter must be submitted by COB Friday 30th September, 2022. Please contact Rosie Di Giovanni on 0409 571 815 for any inquiries.

To access a copy of the Position Description please email [email protected]

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The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

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