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.
Key responsibilities
- Provide nurturing therapeutic reparative care for children and young people with complex needs and challenging behaviours within a trauma framework.
- Provide support, capacity building, resourcing and coaching to Residential Care Staff members.
- Develop comprehensive developmental assessments to identify supports needed for children who have experienced abuse, trauma, family violence and loss.
- Share knowledge between internal and external parties to inform care delivered to children in Residential Care settings.
- Lead Therapeutic practice in Residential Care and support delivery into ongoing daily practice.
Qualifications and experience
Required experience
- 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.
Advantages
- Hourly rate of $67.96 (SCHCADS Level 8.3).
- Access to salary packaging of up to $15,900.
- Part‑time 15.2 hours per week, fixed term to 30 June 2026.
How to apply
Applications are accepted until Sunday 26th October. Please click APPLY wherever you see this advertisement, create an account, and follow the instructions provided. Submit a resume and a 1‑page cover letter describing your motivation and desire to work in Residential Care and any additional information that sets you apart.
Questions or further discussion may be requested during the advertising period. For enquiries, contact Paul Ridley, Recruitment Specialist, by phone or email.
Job details
Employment Type: Part‑Time; Experience required: years; Vacancy: 1.
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