Therapeutic Specialist, Foster Care
Therapeutic Specialist, Foster Care
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Job Description
- Targeted outcomestherapeutic carefamily focussed
- Work with large sibling groups entering Out of Home Care for the first time
- Fixed term to June 30th 2026$67.96 per hourflex part time or full time
Why this program exists.
Due to the shortage of foster carers available to care for sibling groups sadly sometimes separating siblings is unavoidable. The importance of keeping siblings together cannot be overstated.
That is why the Sibling Placement and Support program is vital so families can remain together.
How you can make a difference.
Anglicare Victoria operates three Foster Care households dedicated to supporting Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal sibling groups entering the Out of Home Care system for the first time. This intensive 6-week program is delivered by a skilled team that includes:
- 2 Therapeutic Specialists
- Senior Placement Practitioner
- Senior Family Services Practitioner
Your mission will be to support reunification with family when possible refer to Kinship care placements or secure long-term foster care all while keeping siblings together. The program includes 6 weeks of support post-placement.
Your job.
- Coordinate develop and facilitate of Therapeutic Plans via direct engagement with sibling groups.
- Contact planning for any separated siblings.
- Ensure referrals and transfer of knowledge and practical strategies to ongoing supports and exit placement.
- Provide direct support for families carers siblings and exit placements as required (dependent on therapeutic planning suitability and resources).
Travel requirements.
Your home office will be Dandenong. You might only spend a couple of days there though travel to Pakenham where both a carer household and an office are located will be required as well as travel to local carer households.
Cultural Safety.
This program will be delivered in partnership with VACCA who will provide cultural support alongside you when you work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
We will also be assessing in your application and through interview:
- Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of Aboriginal culture and key issues which impact Aboriginal communities.
- Demonstrated experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children.
What you will gain.
- Salary $134288 plus super @ 12% per annum.
- Fixed term period covering parental leave until June 30th 2026.
- Part time hours available at 0.8 4 days per week. Flex to be full time till December 2025.
- The opportunity to work in a program with tangible meaningful impact.
- Short intensive interventions with strong support from a senior experienced team.
- 3 dedicated pool cars for travel.
- Full time SCHCADS level 8.3.
Ready to take the next step:
The closing date for receiving expressions of interest will be Sunday 7th September with interviews week of the 14th September.
Click apply below and submit your resume with a cover letter that describes your passion for working within out of home care and details any relevant skills that would allow you to deliver great outcomes for sibling groups in this role.
To learn more about the role a Position Description is available to download please note we use PDs that support your growth and ability move between roles therefore they are generic in nature-Out of Home Care (OOHC) Child and Family Therapeutic Specialist PD OOHC E AWV1.1 (2).pdf
The advert is only meant to be an overview. To learn more about these incredibly impactful and rewarding roles please reach out to Grenville Wise Program Manager via email at first to arrange a time for a call or ask questions.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
