Job description
Program Lead – Family Violence Therapeutic Pilot
Emerge Women & Children’s Support Network
- Fixed Term 18-month contract, part time 4 days per week
- SCHADS Award Level 7 plus superannuation and salary packaging
- Flexible, caring workplace that supports employees to maintain a healthy work/life balance
- Dedicated, professional and creative team committed to supporting families impacted by family violence
WHO WE ARE
Emerge Women and Children’s Support Network (Emerge) is a specialist family violence service located in the City of Kingston. We run a 24/7 secure refuge, provide crisis accommodation, temporary housing and outreach services to women who remain in their homes. We also offer a variety of programs for women and therapeutic services to our clients, their children and the wider community.
Emerge is a child safe organisation. We value, respect and listen to children and young people. We are committed to the safety of all children and young people. We support children to meet their potential and thrive. We do not tolerate neglect, mistreatment or abuse of any kind.
At Emerge Support Network, we celebrate the vibrant diversity within our community. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace culture that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Our commitment extends to actively promoting the employment of individuals from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTI individuals, and other underrepresented groups. Join us in creating an inclusive and supportive environment.
ABOUT THE POSITION
This is an exciting new position to lead an early-intervention Therapeutic Pilot Program for primary-school-aged children who are at high risk of becoming teenagers who use violence. The Pilot will be rigorously evaluated in order to add to the evidence base and demonstrate that early intervention is critical to intervene before teenagers use violence.
The Pilot Program will utilise play and art therapy, be trauma informed and strengths based and consist of the following key therapeutic elements:
- Therapeutic group for parents/caregivers
- Therapeutic group for children
- Dyadic therapy for parent/caregiver and child together
The Program Lead will work with a small team to lead program content development, recruitment of participants, delivery of therapeutic services and will liaise with a research consultant to ensure all aspects of evaluation are completed.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Therapist with experience working with children and their caregivers and able to offer individual, group and dyadic therapeutic support. We are looking for someone with leadership experience who is passionate, creative and collaborative. Experience in research and/or pilot program delivery would be highly regarded.
Essential Experience:
- Experience working therapeutically with children, adults and dyads who have experienced family violence or other interpersonal trauma
- Experience in developing and facilitating therapeutic groups
- Strong understanding of trauma and attachment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills and ability to provide support, guidance and debriefing
- Training and experience in art therapy, play therapy or other creative approaches to therapy
Other Requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in Art Therapy, Social Work, Counselling or Psychology
- Recent National Criminal History Check
- Victorian Employee Working with Children Check
- Current Victorian Driver’s License
WHAT WE OFFER
Emerge employs have access to generous employee benefits including salary packaging, flexible work arrangements, EAP services and training and professional development opportunities.
We offer a supportive and positive team culture and the opportunity to work in an organisation where our work is aligned to our values of collaboration, respect, courage, creativity, inclusivity, impact and kindness.
HOW TO APPLY
Please click ‘Apply Now’ and upload a cover letter and your CV. Once you have applied you will receive an email with screening questions to complete.
For a full Position Description or enquiries about the role, contact Julia, Therapeutic Services Manager on [email protected] using the subject line: Therapeutic Pilot Program Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.