Therapeutic Worker

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department Of Families, Fairness And Housing Full time

**THE ROLE**

Reporting to the Supervisors the Therapeutic Care Workers are part of a dynamic work environment and team caring for young people with complex needs. As such, the program provides an intensive experience for young people who are experiencing the aftermath of abuse and neglect.
The practice model uses the frameworks and techniques of trauma and attachment theories.
The key role of therapeutic care staff is to provide daily care and implement the therapeutic treatment strategies via everyday interactions.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Operate and maintain the care household through a range of essential daily routines, maintaining the therapeutic intentionality and integrity of the practice model at all times. This will include: preparation of nutritionally balanced meals, all usual domestic duties and all activities developed for each client as part of their Individual Treatment Plan. The model requires that the clients are actively encouraged to be engaged in these processes with care staff. Engage with clients in a professional manner to assist them towards the development of pro-social, positive emotional development.
- Effectively communicate, manage challenging and confronting behaviours and utilise normal daily activities to assist each client in a way that promotes healing, emotional growth and the development of positive attitudes and life skills.
- Operate as an effective member of team - including willingness to share information, working cooperatively and openly with colleagues, being receptive to the ideas of others and being emotionally robust and respectfully honest.

**Please open the position description to read more.**

**This role requires a Working with Children Check.**
For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

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