Please note: This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under ‘special measures’ of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
About BDAC
BDAC is an ACCO (Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation) registered as a member under the umbrella of VACCHO (Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation) and represented nationally through NACCHO (National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation).
BDAC was founded to represent and provide services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living on Djaara Country.
BDAC has a responsibility to ensure growth of services, development of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, better and improved health outcomes for our people, improved quality of life and be a lead agency in providing self-determination employment and career pathways for Aboriginal people.
What We Are Offering
Full time
12-month fixed term
$90,000 - $100,000
Access to Salary Packaging
11.5% Superannuation
Supportive work environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Job Description
About the Position
BDAC’s Adolescent Violence in the Home (AVITH) Program is funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH). The Adolescent Violence in the Home (AVITH) Program provides a specialised, culturally safe, trauma informed and therapeutic support to young people and their families, who are currently at risk of or have been impacted by Adolescent Family Violence. The AVITH Therapeutic Practitioner will work alongside First Nations young people and their families providing educational support, enhancing adolescent development and support the safety of all family members.
Key Responsibilities
The AVITH Therapeutic Practitioner will engage with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people and families in a culturally safe and competent way.
The AVITH Therapeutic Practitioner will:
Have sound understanding of the history of colonisation and resulting impacts on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families
Provide MARAM risk assessments to families with a special focus on MARAM framework and safety planning to families and young people where there is adolescent violence present in the home
To support families to have their safety needs met, alongside of opportunities to promote and enhance their wellbeing and healing needs
Work with families to ensure their cultural needs are identified early and embedded into practice
Provide wraparound and practical support for families in a variety of settings
Participate in the development of family plans using a wraparound approach and participating in ongoing review of family plans
Ensure that all therapeutic work is delivered with a cultural lens
Maintain quality and up to date data base information that meets privacy and legislative requirements
Participate in team meetings, group supervision and team planning
Provide primary and secondary consultation to internal professionals and families experiencing adolescent violence in the home
Liaise and network with internal and external services to maintain relevant links and networks to strengthen services for young people and their families
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal cultures and the ACCO environment
Demonstrated experience and expertise in delivering culturally safe and trauma informed therapeutic interventions to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families
Detailed knowledge of family-focused approaches which work to heal complex trauma
Ability to work in a team and collaboratively with others
Experience in Family Violence risk assessments and safety planning for survivors of family violence
Excellent communication skills and an ability to develop trusted relationships with First Nations community members
Demonstrated experience in referring to and collaborating with other local service networks
Demonstrated willingness to participate in professional development opportunities
Demonstrated ability to engage and work with a diverse range of stakeholders
Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
Strong computer skills, ability to use a range of software and IT based reporting systems
Preferred / Desired / Mandatory Education, Training and/or Competencies.
Recognised Social Work degree or a similar welfare or behavioural related degree which includes: a) a primary focus on child development, human behaviour, family dynamics and/or impacts of trauma; and preferably, b) practical component such as counselling or case work practice
or
Recognised Diploma of Community Services Work, or similar qualification which is studied over a minimum of two academic years of full-time study (or part time equivalent) and includes: a) a primary focus on child development, human behaviour, family dynamics
How to Apply
If this role sounds like the role for you then click on the link below and apply by attaching your CV and a cover letter detailing how you suit the role By Friday 8th of November 2024
Mandatory Requirements
Should an applicant be the preferred candidate, background checks (Police check, reference check and Working with Children's Check) will be completed prior to the candidate’s employment being confirmed.
Please note: This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under ‘special measures’ of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
