Senior Teaching Family Model Practitioner, Youth Residential Care

15 hours ago

Seaford, South Australia Berry Street Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year
  • South East Metro region, on Boon Wurrung Country, Seaford area
  • Full time, ongoing position
  • Base salary of $86K + 11% superannuation + salary packaging up to $15,900 pa (pro rata) + Penalties

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • Applications close COB Sunday 21st September
  • 2 day, face-to-face Orientation is mandatory for all successful candidates.

The Opportunity

Berry Street are implementing an evidence-based model of care called the Teaching Family Model (TFM). TFM is a therapeutic behavioural program, which sees children living with highly trained staff, known as Practitioners in a home setting. The TFM model uses teaching interactions, relationships and skills building which is targeted to reduce challenging behaviours and increase pro-social behaviours.

The Senior Practitioner will play a leadership role in the team with the Lead Practitioner, TFM Consultant and Take Two Clinician, to ensure continuity of care for the young people in the home and the delivery of client focused tasks. The role of the Senior TFM Practitioner is to 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work in a client centered, family focused and strengths-based approach.
  • Participate in intensive training, coaching and feedback processes, to help develop your skills to provide quality care.
  • Work towards mastering 11 TFM concepts over a year-long accreditation process.
  • Work collaboratively with a team, to ensure children and young people in care experience a loving and consistent approach.

About You

You will require a minimum Cert IV in Children, Youth & Family Intervention is preferred however Berry Street will support you if you do not have a relevant qualification to gain this while being employed at Berry Street. Completion of (or willingness to complete) mandatory upskilling units as required by Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

Ideal candidates will be TFM trained and or be going through the TFM training. We are also looking for someone who may hold a TFM practitioner certification and have previous leadership skills,

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

Why Berry Street:

As one of Australia's largest independent agencies, we're dedicated to providing diverse programs to over 35,000 young people, children, and families across Victoria each year. We believe in safety, thriving, and hope for all and strive to make this a reality every day. Join our team and benefit from our commitment to professional development, access to an Employee Assistance Program, and opportunities for career progression.

Berry Street's Benefits

  • Comprehensive training including AOD, First Aid, Health & Safety and more.
  • A culture that values and supports professional development.
  • $15,900.00 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
  • Generous leave conditions
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family
  • Minimum Leave loading 17.5% or penalty rates when on annual leave.

For inquiries, contact our Talent Acquisition Team at or

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).

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