Your role:
FFT-CW is an evidenced based model of behaviour change, that is therapeutically focussed, which aims to provide all family members with skills and knowledge to improve family communication, parenting skills and conflict management.
The aim of the program being to improve family communication and dynamics, creating positive and nurturing family environments for children and young people who are at risk of being placed in Out of Home Care.
As part of the Family Preservation and Reunification Response within Anglicare Victoria, FFT-CW focusses on preventing family breakdown by interrupting negative patterns of behaviour that can lead to escalations within family units.
What are we looking for from you?
- Previous experience in working with families, in an outreach capacity.
- Knowledge and experience working with families with complex needs, including trauma, mental health, AOD, and family violence.
- Good communication skills and the ability to rapidly build relationships and rapport with families, children and young people
- A willingness to undertake some work outside of usual business hours as required (mostly evenings between 4pm and 7pm to see families together and at home)
- Experience working to reduce conflict and to increase hope within family environments.
- The ability to show us how you identify how family interactions can affect behaviour.
- Ability to recognise and engage with family’s formal and informal support networks.
- A commitment to continual improvement and learning.
- Previous experience in a therapeutic environment is desirable.
- The previous experience working in an outreach capacity is desirable.
Qualifications:
A relevant degree in Social Work, Psychology, and/or a related degree in behavioural sciences OR applicants with Diploma of Community Services may be considered if they also are able to demonstrate significant experience levels working with families.
The important stuff:
- A salary at SCHCADS level 6 which equates to around $106,387 plus super.
- This is senior level salary offering excellent remuneration.
- Intensive supervision, feedback and training in Functional Family Therapy.
- Based at our office in Bendigo.
How to Apply:
We will continue to review applications as they come through and conduct interviews on a rolling basis, so please don't delay your application.
Click apply below and submit your resume with a cover letter that describes your passion for working with vulnerable children, young people and their families.
To learn more about the role a full Position Description is available here: 
Practitioner PD FS FPR FFT-CW E AW6 2024 V1.3 (1).pdf
If you have any questions at all please contact Georgia Thomas on 0497 663 019 or georgia.thomas@anglicarevic.org.au
You can also reach out to our Recruitment Specialist Paul Ridley anytime on 03 9412 6078 or email paul.ridley@anglicarevic.org.au
