Therapeutic Family Violence Practitioner

5 months ago

Sunshine, Australia Baptcare Full time

Therapeutic Family Violence Active Response Practitioner (+WAVES)

Part Time
- Max Term Contract

Sunshine

About us

Baptcare is a purpose driven and faith-based organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia, providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.

About the Role

The Therapeutic Family Violence Active Response Practitioner within the +WAVES (Positive Wellbeing After Violence EndS) program provides client-centered therapeutic support to victim survivors of family violence. They offer a range of interventions for individuals, children, and young people through various modalities including individual, dyadic, family or group sessions, using a single session thinking framework in the context of their family violence experience.

This role delivers short to medium-term interventions, thorough intake and assessment, brief non-crisis case management and therapeutic recovery assistance. The program collaborates with Spectrum Migrant Resource Center (Spectrum) and the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) to provide culturally sensitive and trauma-informed service.

The Practitioner is part of an integrated team focused on therapeutic recovery, reporting to the +WAVES Team Leader and indirectly to the Family Violence Services Manager. The program operates in Western Melbourne and Brimbank/ Melton local government areas, utilising multiple service locations for accessibility including Sunshine office, telehealth, outreach such as schools, local council sites, and client accommodation.

**You will ideally bring the following**:
Knowledge and understanding of trauma, child development and family dynamics.

Knowledge of information sharing in the context of family violence provisions and the child information sharing scheme, aligning with the MARAM Framework.

Ability to conduct comprehensive screening and risk assessments and risk planning for family violence victim survivors.

Experience with planning and leading evidence-based therapeutic programs for individuals and groups.

Demonstrated understanding of child protection, flexible funding interventions, out of home care and family support systems and the issues involved in providing services to statutory clients.

Proven ability to build strong stakeholder relationships, both internal and external to Baptcare.

Effective communication and problem-solving and ability to work autonomously.

Self-aware, resilient, and adaptable to changing situations.

Alignment and commitment to Baptcare’s Mission, Vision and Values.

Strong computer skill

**Essential**:
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.

Must have had or be willing to get a COVID vaccination

Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role, and supporting diversity. We welcome applicants who may require adjustments.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children and young people to feel safe and respected.

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