Mens Practitioner

About KWY:

KWY is a leading Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation in South Australia, committed to Creating a Space for Change for Aboriginal families and communities.

Since 2011, KWY has worked to break the cycle of domestic violence, promote safety for women and children, and reduce Aboriginal children in the child protection system through a specialised suite of programs focused on empowering families through culturally grounded support and healing.

Supporting over 1,800 families annually and growing, KWY offers a dynamic and values-driven work environment where your contributions make a real impact. Join our inclusive, collaborative team and help drive meaningful change.

About the position:

The Men's Practitioner will be responsible for the delivery of the KWY Taikurtirna Tirra -apinthi (TTa) Making Families Safer Program. The Taikurtirna Tirra -apinthi Program is a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, family focused approach to reduce the number of Aboriginal children entering out-of-home care. The Taikurtirna Tirra-apinthi Program is based on the understanding that it is in the child's best interest to remain in the care of their family if it is a safe option.

The Men's Practitioner will provide individualised intensive, therapeutic support, connection to support services and community, and advocacy with adult males and possibly with adolescent males in the family to improve safety and parenting skills. 12 Months Contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide complex case management responses for individual clients.

• Undertake risk assessments and safety planning.

• Establish, build and maintain strong relationships with the males in the program.
• Working within a team under the direction of the Program Coordinator and Senior Manager.
• Development and implementation of quality case plans.
• Be proactive in advocating on behalf of individuals and liaise regularly with other service providers for a collaborative approach in supporting clients.
• Administrative tasks and record keeping.
• Assists in the production of reports regarding program progress and results.
• Promote and implement quality service responses that are underpinned and informed by KWY values and service delivery model.
• Be aware of Aboriginal cultural practices and/or differences and seek cultural consultation to promote inclusive practice.
• Ensure that all clients' contact and engagement is appropriately documented and recorded on the data management system

About you:

The successful applicant will possess skills, experience, and knowledge in working with Aboriginal people to address Child Protection and Domestic and Family Violence concerns. The applicant will operate within a therapeutic, trauma-informed framework. The applicant would have demonstrated knowledge of case management and working with Aboriginal families.

What we offer

• Competitive salary: $100,776 - $ 105,340 (range dependent on experience and qualifications). Classification under the SCHADS Award Level 5.
• Salary Packaging: Attractive salary packaging options, including meal entertainment benefits, novated leasing, and more up (package up to $15,900 per FBT year)
• Generous leave benefits: Additional 7 days of gifted leave on top of the 4 weeks annual leave (gifted leave conditions apply)
• Professional development: Growing organisation with great career opportunities and ongoing training and career growth
• Inclusive culture: Join a friendly, values-driven team passionate about supporting the community
• Employee Assistance Program: Support for your wellbeing

Job requirements:

• You must hold a current South Australian Driver's License or a license which permits you to drive in South Australia.
• Successful candidates will be required to clear and maintain probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check (Police Clearance), Working with Vulnerable People Check and Working with Children Check (applicants need to hold a current WWCC to apply).

Desirable:

• Strong understanding of Narrative Principles of practice with emphasis on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities.

About applying:

• Please submit your application via Seek, including a cover letter addressing the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the position description.
• Visit our website to download the full job description.
• Applications close once position is filled.
• Start date: As soon as possible

Only people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent may apply (pursuant to Section 56(2) of the South Australia Equal Opportunity Act 1984).