Mens Behaviour Change Practitioner

Uniting Limited; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discount at Uniting Early Learning

Parental leave (up to 10 weeks)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training and development opportunities

Op Shop discounts

Job summary

Uniting is seeking a Men’s Behaviour Change Practitioner in Epping on a part-time, ongoing basis. You will deliver group-based interventions for men identified as perpetrators of family violence, with referrals from Corrections Victoria, the Magistrates Court, or community streams.

You may also conduct intake assessments, individual sessions and provide appropriate referrals. You’ll work within a dynamic team to manage risk and enhance safety for affected people.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate qualifications in Social Work or Psychology.
• Willingness to obtain Graduate Certificate in Client Assessment and Case Management.
• Experience working in Family Violence service system.
• Prior experience in group facilitation.
• Proven experience in Family Violence intervention and support service delivery.
• Sound understanding of FV Protection Act 2008 and MARAM framework.

Responsibilities

• Deliver group-based family violence intervention for men identified as perpetrators.
• Conduct initial intake assessments and individual sessions as required.
• Provide referrals and work with a multi-service team to manage risk and safety.
• Collaborate with Corrections Victoria, Magistrates Court or community streams.

Skills

Undergraduate degree in Social Work or

Education

Bachelor degree in Social Work or Psychology

Job description

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Part-time, ongoing position
• Based in Epping

Your new role

As a Men’s Behaviour Change Practitioner, you will deliver group-based family violence intervention for men who have been identified as perpetrators of family violence, and have been referred by Corrections Victoria, the Magistrates Court or through community streams.

In this role, you may also conduct initial intake assessments, individual sessions and provide appropriate referrals to consumers who have been referred to the program. You will work within a dynamic team and in collaboration with other services to manage risk and increase the safety of people affected by family violence.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your hourly rate (SCHADS Level 5) + super, you can access the following.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

• Undergraduate qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or equivalent.
• Principal Facilitator in line with the Men’s Behaviour Change Standards (Graduate Certificate in Client Assessment and Case Management) or willingness to obtain
• Experience working in Family Violence service system
• Prior experience in group facilitation
• Proven experience in Family Violence intervention and support service delivery
• Sound understanding of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008, Victorian government family violence service system reforms, the MARAM framework.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.