• Ballarat location in Wadawurrung Country
• Multiple permanent roles available including full time, part time and casual roles
• Salary range between $57-64k base rates plus relevant penalty rates, super and FBT benefits

For over 140 years, Berry Street has adapted to a changing world, and we will continue to adapt to achieve our purpose. We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful. Our Vision for 2022: Together we will courageously change lives and reimagine service systems. We look forward to working with children, young people, families, carers, staff and partners to achieve this vision.

The Opportunity

Berry Street are implementing an evidence-based model of care called the Teaching Family Model (TFM). TFM is a therapeutic behavioural program, which sees children living with highly trained staff, known as Practitioners in a home setting. The TFM Practitioners, use teaching interactions, relationships and skills building which is targeted to reduce challenging behaviours and increase pro-social behaviours.

The model is trauma informed and helps young people identify personal stressors and develop appropriate self-regulation techniques. Overall, goals of the program include reduced problem behaviours, increased pro-social behaviours, increased social skills, accomplishment of age-appropriate tasks, and relationship development.

The role of the TFM Practitioners is use the TFM model to create lasting behavioural change for young people. You will be heavily support by the TFM Consultant, who will coach you through learning the model over a 12-month period. Your learning modalities will include formal training, on the job coaching, observations and formal feedback processes. There is compulsory training for this role for successful candidates.

Teaching Family Model homes are staffed on a 24/7 roster, with opportunities available for both qualified and unqualified staff. We are transitioning one of our Residential homes into a TFM home and have multiple vacant positions available, please see below for the roles available;

3x Full Time TFM Practitioner

2x Part Time TFM Practitioner

Multiple casual TFM Practitioner roles.

Available lines:

Permanent Full time Roster 1:

Week 1 - Tuesday 1pm - 11pm, Thursday 3.30pm - 11pm, Friday 2pm -11.30pm

Week 2 - Monday 7am - 3.30pm, Tuesday 8am -4pm, Wednesday 7am -3.30pm, Thursday 8am - 4pm, Saturday 3pm -11pm, Sunday 3pm -11pm

Permanent Full time Roster 2:

Week 1 - Tuesday 1pm - 11pm, Wednesday 1pm -11pm, Thursday 4pm -11pm, Saturday 7am -4pm, Sunday 7am - 4pm.

Week 2 - Monday 8am - 4pm, Tuesday 3pm - 11pm, Thursday 4pm -11.30pm, Friday 4pm -11.30pm.

Permanent Full time Roster 3:

Week 1 - Monday 7am -4.30pm, Tuesday 7am -5pm, Wednesday 7.30am -3.30pm, Friday 7.30am -4pm, Saturday 3pm -11pm, Sunday 3pm -11pm.

Week 2 - Tuesday 3.30pm -11pm, Wednesday 3pm -11pm, Friday 3pm -11.30pm.

Permanent Part time Roster 1 (42.5hr f/t):

Week 1 - Monday 4pm -11pm, Tuesday 1pm -5pm, Wednesday 3.30pm -11pm

Week 2 - Monday 3pm -11pm, Saturday 8am -4pm, Sunday 8am -4pm

Permanent Part time Roster 2 (41.5hr f/t):

Week 1 - Monday 3pm -11pm, Tuesday 1pm - 5pm, Friday 8am -4pm

Week 2 - Thursday 4.30pm -11pm, Saturday 4pm -11.30pm 4pm -11.30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Work in a client centred, family focused and strengths-based approach.
• Participate in intensive training, coaching and feedback processes, to help develop your skills to provide quality care.
• Work towards mastering 11 TFM concepts over a year-long accreditation process.
• Work collaboratively with a team, to ensure children and young people in care experience a loving and consistent approach.

About You

A minimum Cert IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or other higher level qualification in Social Work/Youth Work equivalent is essential. However Berry Street will employ applicants who commit to enrolling in a relevant qualification.

• Applicants must also complete the mandatory upskilling units as required by Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. Continuing employment is dependent on satisfactory evidence provided prior to 6 months of being engaged in the role.

Why Choose Us:

• Salary packaging available for meals/accommodation for all our staff making your take home pay even better.
• Investment in you! As a Learning Organisation, there are so many opportunities for development that we offer you, including a comprehensive learning pathway in Child, Youth & Family Intervention.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family.
• Opportunities for growth.

How to Apply

Applications including resume a cover letter addressing your suitability with your preferred roster to be submitted.

A position description is attached.

Queries to Sam Turmine - Senior Manager, Residential Care Services 03 5330 5042 .

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Berry Street is categorised as an Authorised Provider and this position is considered authorised work and subject to mandatory Covid-19 vaccination and safety requirements. You will be asked about your vaccination or exemption status and any accompanying evidence.