Stand Up TFM Practitioner/Residential Care Worker

• TFM Practitioner & Residential Care Worker Stand Up Opportunities
• South Eastern Metro Region, Homes on Boon Wurrung Country
• Group Interviews Wednesday 8th October
• Orientation Thursday 16th and Thursday 17th October
• Ongoing Hourly rate of $34 - $43 p/hr (unqualified) or $38 - $48 p/hr (qualified) + salary packaging
• If you are unable to attend the above dates, please do not apply as attendance is a mandatory portion of your application.

The Opportunity

Residential Care & Therapeutic Residential Care (TRC) is intensive and time-limited care for a child or young person in statutory care that responds to the complex impacts of abuse, neglect and separation from family. This is achieved through the creation of positive, safe, healing relationships and experiences informed by a sound understanding of trauma, damaged attachment and development needs.

The TFM program is a model that is trauma informed and helps young people identify personal stressors and develop appropriate self-regulation techniques. Overall, goals of the program include reduced problem behaviours, increased pro-social behaviours, increased social skills, accomplishment of age-appropriate tasks, and relationship development.

The role of the TFM Practitioners is use the TFM model to create lasting behavioural change for young people. You will be heavily support by the TFM Consultant, who will coach you through learning the model over a 12-month period. Your learning modalities will include formal training, on the job coaching, observations and formal feedback processes. There is compulsory training for this role for successful candidates. Teaching Family Model homes are staffed on a 24/7 roster.

The TFM Practitioner and Residential Care Worker - Stand-Up role is required to participate in the nightly operation of the house which includes responding to the young person's emotional and functional needs, the development of their personal skills, all administrative requirements and household duties as required.

On the Job, You Will:

• Work collaboratively within a dedicated team to deliver high-quality therapeutic care.
• Implement current best practice therapeutic interventions and program guidelines to ensure the highest standard of care and child safety.
• Serve as a positive role model, supporting young people in their educational, social, and recreational pursuits while fostering independence.
• Create a safe and nurturing home environment, including managing household duties and providing nutritious meals.

Your Skills and Experience

• A team worker – ability to work with various stakeholders, share ideas with a constructive approach to reach common goals focusing on the best interests of the young person.
• Great at relationship building – listening and giving your time. Respecting yourself and others and have professional boundaries.
• Flexibility – be open to new ideas, cope with unexpected change and multitask with ease. Be creative in your thinking and approach each task without judgement and confidence.
• Creative in your thinking and approach life without judgement and confidence.
• You hold a drivers licence (minimum green P's) as the role will transport young people from time to time.
• A minimum Cert IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or other higher level qualification in Social Work/Youth Work equivalent is essential.
• Applicants must also complete the mandatory upskilling units as required by Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. Continuing employment is dependent on satisfactory evidence provided within 3 months of being engaged in the role.

Interested?

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria for the position to be submitted.

Applications will be reviewed as received, and interviews will take place as needed.

For inquiries, contact our Talent Acquisition Team at

Please note: the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check (International Police Checks may be applicable).

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.