Join Australian Childhood Foundation as a Therapeutic Specialist.

• Make a difference in the lives of children
• Permanent Part-time (30.4 hours per week) ongoing position
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package including salary packaging

The Foundation currently provides a range of therapeutic care programs in foster care and residential care in Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory. The Foundation is responsible for delivering the specialist therapeutic services within these programs which are delivered in partnership with a range of foster and residential care providers.

About the program:

The ARISE model of care has a focus on working collaboratively with care teams to deliver a holistic, coordinated response that meets the developmental, safety and therapeutic needs of young people who use family violence in the home, whilst ensuring targeted interventions are also in place for impacted family members. All interventions delivered through ARISE will promote the safety and wellbeing of young people and their families, whilst addressing trauma, and building capacity for emotional regulation through healthy attachment relationships.

About the role:

Within the program, the Therapeutic Specialist provides counselling and group programs to address the impacts of family violence for children, young people, and their parents/carers. The role also has a clinical leadership focus with regard to the development and implementation of appropriate therapeutic support for children and young people within their particular care setting and works closely with professionals and carers to develop trauma-informed therapeutic approaches to support children and young people recovering from family violence.

About You - Key Selection Criteria:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline.
• Eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and direct service in the clinical assessment and treatment of children, young people and families.
• Highly developed ability to provide secondary consultation and advice to clinicians and other professionals.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage in an area of challenging and complex practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of trauma, attachment and neurobiology frameworks and theories.
• Substantial experience in the area of child abuse and/or in working with traumatised children.
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively and the capacity to negotiate and liaise with volunteers, including carers, DFFH, other agencies and the community.
• A sophisticated understanding of the complexity of the service system and the issues involved in providing services to statutory clients.
• A current driver's licence or equivalent.
• A current Working with Children check or equivalent

Remuneration & Benefits

In joining a strong, values-based organisation, you will also have access to:

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary that reflects your experience and qualifications.
• Set up for success with right equipment: You will be provided with laptop and mobile phone as part of your role
• Company Vehicle sharing: Access to company car-pool/sharing vehicle
• Salary Packaging: Personalise how you receive your rewards to suit your financial goals.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access a wide range of support services to enhance your well-being.
• Guided Individual and Group Supervision: Benefit from regular sessions providing clinical guidance and support.
• Collaborative Connections: Join forces with our Australian-wide ACF Therapeutic Services Teams, a network of professionals committed to making a difference.
• Access to an Extensive Resources Library: Dive into a wealth of knowledge and insights from leading experts in the field, continually enhancing your impact.
• Attend an international conference as part of your Professional Development: Access to biannual International Childhood Trauma Conference

The salary is determined on the basis of the employee's experience and qualifications.

How to apply:

Interested in this new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children?

To apply for this exciting opportunity please provide a copy of your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

For more information about the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description please contact HR team at [email protected] using the subject line: Therapeutic Specialist - ARISE - Shepparton enquiry via EthicalJobs.

ACF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community. All are strongly encouraged to apply.