Located across Gippsland, Part-time, Permanent

• Join a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what matters
• The worker will deliver services within the family violence framework including NTV, MARAM, FVISS, and CISS
• TRP $128,803 per annum including superannuation and the estimated benefit of full optional salary packaging
• We are seeking a motivated person who identifies as male to join our team as a MBCP Practitioner. 

Why Latrobe Community Health Service?

At Latrobe Community Health Service, we aim to prevent health problems through information and awareness, and to intervene sooner through the delivery of truly integrated healthcare.

Our origins are in Gippsland regional Victoria, but we have grown rapidly in recent years. Our services include general practice (GP); nursing; allied health; dental; counselling and psychology; gambling support; alcohol and drug treatment; migrant and refugee settlement services; social connection; carer support services and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in partnership with the NDIA.

What you’ll be doing in this role?

Reporting to the Team Leader Family Violence the role of the MBCP Practitioner works in collaboration as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The MBCP Practitioner conducts assessments, responds to referrals from all area, provides assessment of men’s readiness for change, co-facilitate men’s groups in the Local Government areas identified and make referrals to relevant services both internal and external where appropriate.

Your work will include:

• Facilitate Men’s Behaviour Change Group across Latrobe, Baw Baw and Wellington. 
• Work collaboratively with the Family Safety Advocates
• Participation in the assessment and case management of clients in conjunction with other providers as required and with client’s permission
• Provide case work support to eligible men who have been displaced by family violence

What we’re looking for:

• Relevant undergraduate degree in social work, psychology and/or related degree 
• Has completed Victorian Risk Assessment and Risk Management Framework training (MARAM comprehensive)
• Has observed a minimum of 10 group sessions
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence
• A current Working with Children Check (Employee) or VIT Registration
• Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate in Men's Family Violence (desirable)
• 100 hours of experience facilitating men's behaviour change groups (desirable)

What’s in it for you?  

• Optional Salary Packaging (including novated leasing)
• Access to discounted Private Health Insurance
• Training & Development (Online & Onsite)
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Flexible Working Arrangements

For more information on this position contact:
Lisa Smith

Manager Family Saferty Services

Lisa.Smith@lchs.com.au

Please note: This is an identified position in accordance with Section 88 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Applicants for this position must identify as male.   

At Latrobe Community Health Service we want to help you get back to what matters. To see the full position description and to apply, click the Apply Now button.

Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to better health, better lifestyles, strong and inclusive communities.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people whom are from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email Recruitment@lchs.com.au. 

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