Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 20th Jan 2022
- Melbourne > Lilydale
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. They have developed an excellent record for providing high-quality family violence, trauma-informed Intensive Case Management, Integrated Family Services responses, and evidence-based therapeutic programs to individuals and groups for a whole family approach.
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.
BWAHS is currently seeking a Men's Group Facilitator to join their team full-time, located in Lilydale, Melbourne.
Reporting to the Men's Service Manager, 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.
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To be considered for this role, you must understand Aboriginal culture and intergenerational trauma.You will also require experience in group facilitation, with expertise in family violence desirable. Although not required, qualifications in Social Services, Community Services, or Men's Behaviour Change will also help you hit the ground running in this role.
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.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will receive 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 - click Apply Now!