Program Facilitator, Men's Behaviour Change
ABOUT US
Sydney West is the leading community organisation connecting and empowering people of all cultures in Western Sydney. Through relevant person-centred services, representation and evidence development we are helping to improve the lives of individuals and build the social capacity of communities in the region.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Program Facilitator, Men's Behaviour Change is part of the organisation’s Community Engagement Division and is funded by the Department of Communities and Justice. The SydWest MBCP is a culturally sensitive group program designed to challenge an individual's learned patterns of behaviour and provide education and tools to assist in reframing interpersonal relationships.
This 20-week evidence-based group program will create a self-reflective environment developed to enhance life skills, connection, knowledge and understanding of domestic and family violence. It is aimed at men who are living in communities with recognised high levels of domestic violence, who have been perpetrators of family violence, have displayed patterns of behaviour of abuse, or identified at risk of perpetrating violent behaviour.
OUR ADVANTAGES
We offer free exercise classes, twice a week, salary sacrifice packaging options, free assessment on Gallup Strengths-finder program, and Community Services Portable Long Services Leave for employees.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide MBCP counselling and group-work in accordance with program guidelines.
- Provision of primary consultation, group co-facilitation, and initial intake, assessment interview and safety planning of men wanting to participate in the MBCP.
- Support in the development, implementation, evaluation and related research projects of the MBCP.
- Consult with Community/Police in identifying individuals for the groups.
- Review the program after each engagement.
- Ensure reports are submitted by the dates specified.
- Contribute and participate in clinical supervision, organisational activities, and branch activities.
- Maintain high level of confidentiality and maintenance of up to date client information on organizational database.
- Comply with all regulatory, funding standards and SydWest MS policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- A relevant tertiary undergraduate degree (in social work, psychology, counselling or a related subject).
- A graduate diploma or graduate certificate qualification in men’s family violence.
- Significant industry experience with specialist knowledge relevant to family and domestic violence.
- Knowledge of the impact of family violence on adult victims, children, and communities.
- Ability to facilitate and deliver community education and community development programmes.
- Excellent formal report and case note writing skills.
- Current driver’s license and access to a full registered motor vehicle.
- National police check, working with children check and First Aid Certificate required.
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