Lead Practitioner- Functional Family Therapy-Child Welfare
Lead Practitioner- Functional Family Therapy-Child Welfare
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Job Description
- Family focused intervention involving alliance & involvement of the whole family
- Make it work with internationally recognised training
- Every family has a story that deserves to be told and heard
Your role:
You will lead a small team of FFT-CW practitioners that deliver this evidence based program to support families.
FFT-CW is an evidenced based model of behaviour change that is therapeutically focussed which aims to provide all family members with skills and knowledge to improve family communication parenting skills and conflict management.
The aim of the program being to improve family communication and dynamics creating positive and nurturing family environments for children and young people who are at risk of being placed in Out of Home Care.
FFT-CW focusses on preventing family breakdown by interrupting negative patterns of behaviour that can lead to escalations within family units.
You can learn more about the model here- Your Mark.
- Lead a small team whilst also holding your own reduced caseload in line with FFT guidelines.
- Supervise multi-disciplinary staff providing coaching and feedback.
- Lead team meetings and reflective practice sessions as well as weekly supervision.
- Working with families in an outreach capacity in home sessions.
- Working with families with complex needs including trauma mental health AOD and family violence.
- Use your positive strength based communication skills to rapidly build relationships and rapport with families.
- Reduce conflict and to increase hope within family environments.
- Identify how family interactions can affect behaviour.
- Recognise and engage with familys formal and informal support networks.
- With our commitment to continual improvement and learning through training and supervision.
Qualifications:
A relevant degree in Social Work Psychology and/or a related degree in behavioural sciences OR applicants with Diploma of Community Services may be considered if they also are able to demonstrate significant experience levels working with families.
Make A Move:
- A salary at SCHCADS level 7.2 which equates to $121583 plus super.
- This is senior level salary offering excellent remuneration.
- Intensive supervision feedback and training in Functional Family Therapy.
- Based at our office in Frankston.
- Full time permanent.
- Hybrid work available.
How to Apply:
Applications will close Sunday 20th July.
Click apply and submit your resume with a cover letter that describes your passion for working with vulnerable children young people and their families as well as your approach to leadership.
To learn more about the role a full Position Description is available here:Lead Practitioner PD FS FPR FFT-CW M AWV1.3 (5).pdf
If you have any questions at all please contactFor further enquiriescontact Kristy Reed Program Manageror email
Employment Type
Full-Time
