Job Description

• Casual
• Based in Hoppers Crossing
• Leading family relationship services organisation
• Access to salary packaging

About us

Relationship Matters, is a dynamic, values based not-for-profit organisation specialising in relationship, family and individual counselling, mediation, and education. For over 75 years we have been committed to making a difference to our clients no matter which part of our community they come from. We continue to provide high quality relationship counselling, dispute resolution and relationship education services. Relationship Matters also provide Employee Assistance Programs, training and workplace consulting.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Men’s Behaviour Change Program (MBCP) Facilitator to join our growing Family Violence Programs team. This role will provide clinical assessment, group-work and therapeutic support to men participating in Relationship Matters’ Men’s Behaviour Change Programs. The position works collaboratively in a team-based environment to engage and provide services to men using family violence.

Responsibilities will include:

• Provide therapeutic group-work in accordance with program guidelines for the delivery of the MBCP
• Provide direct contact and safety planning for the service users participating in the program
• Follow-up on matters pertaining to service users participating in the MBCP, including management of risk

About you 

Must qualify as a Principal Facilitator or Facilitator within the FSV MBCP Minimum Standards, which requires a relevant tertiary undergraduate degree (minimum Bachelor) or currently undertaking studies towards a relevant Bachelor degree in relevant human services field.

You will need to demonstrate experience in education or preventative programs, family violence intervention and group work. You will have exceptional communication skills, be a genuine team player and have the ability to promote the profile of Relationship Matters in the community. 

You will require a current Working With Children’s Check Victoria and be willing to undertake a National Police Check.
A professional in your field, you will have a clear understanding of the feminist framework and how male privilege impacts on our current social structures. You must be able to work independently, while still contributing to a cohesive, committed and high performing team. Together with your exceptional level of ethical standards and well-developed interpersonal communication skills, you will have the capacity to work to high standards of practice. Previous experience working in a family violence services system would be highly regarded.

To apply 

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTIQ+) people.

Application details and a position description including key selection criteria are available from www.relationshipmatters.com.au/employment.

Applications can be submitted by clicking ‘Apply Now’. For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Guy Penna on 1300 543 396.