Men’s Group Worker
Job No:
145100
Location:
Croydon
- Fantastic opportunity to provide outreach to men, children and families within the community!
- Enjoy a competitive remuneration plus super and salary packaging!
- Promote family safety and help strengthen individuals' and communities' capacity and resilience
- Aboriginal Designated Position - only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
About the Organisation
Established in 2006, Boorndawan Willam Aboriginal Healing Service (BWAHS) provides a range of services and programs to Aboriginal individuals and families who are experiencing, at risk of experiencing family violence or use violence. Currently, BWAHS is one of 4 Aboriginal specific state-funded healing services in Victoria.
BWAHS has skilled, qualified staff and comprehensive experience with the culturally safe delivery of child, youth and family services for Aboriginal people. They provide family violence risk assessment, safety planning, case coordination and support, including referrals to the Risk Assessment Management Panel.
Boorndawan Willam derives from the Wathaurong and Woiwurrung languages. Boorndawan (Wathaurong), meaning 'safe' and Willam (Woiwurrung), meaning 'house', combine to create a 'safe house'. The healing service acknowledges these words in developing the organisation's name.
About the Opportunity
BWAHS is currently seeking a Men's Group Worker to join their team full-time, located in Croydon, Melbourne.
Reporting to the Men’s Programs Coordinator, you will collaboratively support clients to attend groups and counselling programs. You will be involved in the design and facilitation of a range of culturally safe healing group programs with Aboriginal men, young men, adolescents, and children impacted by or have experienced or are users of family violence.
Core duties:
- Identify opportunities to support the strong positive connection between participants and their families, culture, Country and Community to promote healing and recovery;
- Engage with clients through in-service and outreach appointments as appropriate;
- Collaborate and consult with internal and external stakeholders to reduce identified barriers and support to clients to attend therapeutic groups and programs;
- Maintain records; including notes, reports, plans and data within required timelines
- Identify family violence risks and strategies to support safety and the healing journey
About You
To thrive in this role, you will understand Aboriginal culture and intergenerational trauma. You will also have experience in group facilitation, with expertise in family violence desirable.
You will enjoy facilitating groups and public speaking. You will have culturally safe approaches to support safety and healing to Aboriginal families, children or young people from family violence. The ability to engage families of varying ages, stages and compositions who have multiple and complex needs will also be critical for this role.
Ability to work independently as part of a small team and basic computers skills are a must.
Finally, you will need to demonstrate a practical understanding of the legislative, policy, and practice requirements relating to Aboriginal children, families, and communities impacted by family violence and work within these requirements.
Please note: You will need to hold or be willing to obtain a current National Police Check, Working with Children Check and basic First Aid Qualification. You will also need a current Driver's License.
This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Under the Equal Opportunity Act (H143/2018), BWAHS have an exemption and, for this reason are accepting male applicants only. Due to these classifications, only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males are eligible to apply.
About the Benefits
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will recieve a highly attractive remuneration package commensurate with your skills and experience, plus super and salary packaging up to $15,999.
In addition, BWAHS also provides ongoing professional development opportunities!
This is a rare opportunity to work with Aboriginal families and make a genuine difference in their lives - Apply Now!