Therapeutic Specialist
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Job Location:
Maryborough - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Offer therapeutic reparative care for the children & young people
- Part time2 day per weekfixed term to 30 June 2026working in Maryborough
Your role:
Anglicare Victoria is working in partnership with Asteria Residential Services to provide a 0.4 (2 days per week) Therapeutic Specialist to work in youth residential houses in Maryborough.
AV has dedicated Therapeutic Specialists who develop assessments and trauma informed care plans for young people in our Therapeutic Residential Care houses. The Therapeutic Specialist will work to provide support to the Care Team Staffing Group and Young People directly and in collaboration to address their complex behaviours and areas of developmental needs.
Positions objectives:
- To provide Residential Care staff and others the ability to provide nurturing therapeutic reparative care for the children and young people who present with complex needs and challenging behaviours using a trauma framework.
- To provide support capacity building resourcing and coaching to the Residential Care Staff members.
- To develop comprehensive developmental assessments to identify the supports needed for children who have experienced effects of abuse trauma family violence and loss.
- To share knowledge between internal and external parties so that this knowledge informs the care provided to the children in the Residential Care setting.
- To lead Therapeutic practice in Residential Care and support delivery into ongoing daily practice.
You can download and review the full position description here:Therapeutic Specialist (inclusive KEYS) PD RESI E AW
Who are we looking for:
- Experience developing intervention plans and mentoring and coaching staff in therapeutic responses.
- Experience with trauma/mental health of children and young people.
- Experience providing secondary consults and training for clinical staff working with children and young people experiencing impacts of trauma.
Qualifications:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work Psychology Clinical Family Therapy and/or related behavioural sciences degree or Masters.
What makes this such a great role for you:
This is a great opportunity to join one of Victorias leading organisations that has led major change to the system through its services and impact and is an opportunity for you to be a part of our continued journey in working and servicing the needs of vulnerable children youth and families. It is also rare to see a 2 day per week role available providing this level of support.
As a Therapeutic Specialist at AV youll receive:
- SCHCADS level 8.3 which is an hourly rate of $67.96
- Access to Salary Packaging of up to $15900.
- Part time 15.2 hours per week fixed term to 30 June 2026.
Ready to take the next step:
We would like to receive applications by no later than Sunday 26th October.
All you need to do is click APPLY wherever you see this advertisement. You will be taken to our application page where you can simply create an account and then follow the instructions on how to apply.
To support your application please provide us with a resume along with a 1-page cover letter that describes you your motivation to apply your desire to work in Residential Care as well as anything else that you feel might add value to your application and set you apart.
We may reach out during the advertising period to discuss your application in more detail and ask some further questions. We would also invite you to do the same. Please contact Paul Ridley Recruitment Specialist by phone onor email
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
