ABOUT US:

We provide and partner to deliver a range of protection and recovery services addressing both adult family violence and adolescent family violence, with a primary focus on the safety of women and children. Whenever issues of violence or abuse arise in families, the first step is to ensure that every family member is safe and protected from harm. Once that is achieved, counsellors and support workers can educate and equip families with new skills to help them move forward in a positive way. Family Violence services include office based, outreach, in-home, tailored, group work and a holistic approach for the whole family that aims to achieve better outcomes for families, in promoting the best interests of children. Individual and family work is complemented by group work where appropriate, and strategies to both engage families with their communities, as well as for communities to be more responsive to the needs of children and their families.

We also work with persons using family violence, with a focus on holding them accountable for their behaviour, keeping them visible and linking them to support services to support and foster change. We strive to provide an integrated service; the programs work in partnership with a range of other internal and external key stakeholders and programs. Our services are accessible, safe, and welcoming to people, providing quick and simple access to the support and safety they need. 

THE POSITION:

• Co-ordinate and undertake intake and risk assessments by assessing client suitability, providing information about the service and other services appropriate to client needs, the scheduling and allocation of referrals to assessment workers and liaison with referring agencies.
• Review client referral, assessment, relevant partner contact information, and program participation to provide on-going risk management and safety plans including the provision information to other relevant services in accordance with the new information sharing legislation.
• Provide individualised therapeutic support, counselling or case management including a tailored response with the aim of supporting men to stop their violence in the family and to develop responsible and respectful relationships. 
• Develop and oversee personalised intervention service delivery plans, for men that could include a mix of individual and small group service delivery modes. 
• Facilitate Men’s Behaviour group programs with the purpose of stopping violence in the family and supporting men to develop responsible and respectful relationships and provide group summaries and participant completion reports as appropriate. 
• Provide Family Contact support to family members impacted by men’s family violence. 
• Work with the Family Safety Contact team to provide support and recovery plans to family members impacted by men’s family violence. 
• Engage and work with the father to change his behaviour, reduce the risks of further violence, and address the harmful impact on his children’s wellbeing and family functioning. 

REQUIREMENTS:

A relevant tertiary degree in Social Work, Psychology, and/or related behavioural sciences at with substantial experience, post graduate qualification or associate diploma with substantial experience, attained through previous appointments, service and/or study with a combination of experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties required at this level:

− Based on specific Program requirements qualifications may need to align with the Mandatory Minimum Qualification Requirements for Specialist Family Violence Workers (Recommendation 209) or you are committed to working towards obtaining the required qualifications. Where this is a requirement, it will be clearly started in the recruitment advertisement for the role.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement. 

APPLICATION PROCESS:

For a detailed position description, click here:  Senior Practitioner - Men's Behaviour PD FV E AW6 062023 V1.1 (2).pdf

To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application, attaching your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

For further enquiries contact Peta Speight, Program Manager on 0428 860 342

Applications close: Sunday March 29th 

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.