Men's Behaviour Intervention Program Facilitator

Domestic Violence Action Centre Inc; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Domestic Violence Action Centre invites applications for a Men’s Behaviour Intervention Program Facilitator in Toowoomba, QLD. You will co-facilitate group programs, conduct individual case management, and support men to address behaviours contributing to domestic violence within families and communities.

The role requires tertiary qualifications in social work, counselling, human services or related fields, plus experience in behaviour-change programs for men who use violence.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering behaviour change group programs for men who use violence is desirable.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and culturally sensitive practice.
• Current Blue Card / Working rights.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic group facilitation in accordance with program guidelines.
• Conduct individual case management and counselling; support pathways to services.
• Engage with stakeholders and Women’s Advocates; collaborate with program team.
• Maintain case notes and participate in supervision and professional development.

Skills

Group facilitation

Case management

Counselling

IT proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in social work, counselling, human services, psychology, criminology, justice, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Client management systems

Job description

Men's Behaviour Intervention Program Facilitator

Domestic Violence Action Centre – Toowoomba QLD

About the Role:

The Domestic Violence Action Centre has some exciting new opportunities for Men's Domestic Violence Intervention Workers & Program Facilitators within their Men’s Behaviour Intervention Program based in Toowoomba, QLD. The purpose of these positions is to work with men to address their behaviours, beliefs and attitudes that cause harm in their relationships.

Along with co-facilitating programs, the positions will work individually with men to assess their suitability for participation in the group program, provide information regarding the court process and outcomes, manage the waitlist and undertake any relevant case management duties

These roles also involve a high level of stakeholder engagement and liaison and will be required to develop positive working relationships with system and community agencies. The positions will actively collaborate with the Women’s Advocates along with the Program Team Leader and Manager and will actively contribute to a positive team culture.

Responsibilities will include:

Provide therapeutic group facilitation in accordance with the program guidelines.

individual case management/counselling support and referral pathways into other suitable programs/services.

A positive attitude and ability to work flexibly and proactively in a team environment and autonomously with a commitment to the values and missions of DVAC to meet community need.

Engaging with men from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds with practices that promote inclusiveness and with the recognition of similarities and differences of DFV perpetration across the cohorts.

Demonstrated IT capability including the use of Microsoft and client management systems.

Maintaining factual and timely group and individual case notes.

Regular clinical/practice supervision and continuous professional development.

Assessing and sharing risk, team consultation and reporting to Team Leader and management.

Represent the organisation at relevant community events including domestic violence prevention activities and willingness to participate in an afterhours on-call roster.

About You:

Tertiary qualifications in social work, counselling, human services, psychology, criminology, justice, or a related discipline.

Experience in delivering behaviour change group programs for men who use violence and/or abuse towards their partners and/or children and families (desirable).

Willingness to engage in relevant networking with the Women’s Advocates and stakeholders, when necessary

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of culturally sensitive practice when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background.

Knowledge of or ability to acquire understanding of relevant legislation and acts including: The Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012, section 5A Information Sharing; the Child Protection Act 1999 and the Family Law Act.

Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.

Current Positive Notice Blue Card (or ability to obtain one prior to commencing role), Police check and valid working rights.

Experience working with domestic, family and sexual violence and facilitating men’s behaviour change work and/or completed specialist, evidence-based men’s group intervention training.

Trained in motivational interviewing and high level of theoretical knowledge

Working knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence, particularly relating to strategies and behaviours of domestic violence perpetrators, coercive patterns of violence, risk management, and gendered analysis of how power and control is used in relationships.