Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and families by working with an organization dedicated to supporting children and young people to recover from the impacts of abuse, neglect, and family violence.
* This part-time 0.8 FTE opportunity will be available for a period of time with a non-profit organization based in Shepparton.
About the Opportunity
You'll provide culturally safe, inclusive support for all young people, including those who identify as LGBTQI+ and those with disabilities, while also assisting families to support their child's recovery journey.
Key Skills and Qualifications
* An appropriate tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline.
* Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and direct service in the clinical assessment and treatment of children, young people and families.
* Highly developed ability to provide secondary consultation and advice to clinicians and other professionals.
* Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage in an area of challenging and complex practice.
* Demonstrated knowledge of trauma, attachment and neurobiology frameworks and theories.
* Substantial experience in working therapeutically with children and young people who have experienced trauma and have complex needs and presentations.
* Strong advocacy for the needs and best interest of children and young people.
* Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively and the capacity to negotiate and liaise with volunteers, carers, DFFH, other agencies, and the community.
* A sophisticated understanding of the complexity of the service system and the issues involved in providing services to statutory clients.
* Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively and positively within a team environment.
* A well-developed ability to assist others to understand the implications of Trauma and Attachment theories and their relationship to child abuse.
* Knowledge of and expertise in delivering a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions to the client group.
* A current Victorian driver's licence or equivalent.
Benefits
By working with this organization, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young people and families, while also developing your skills and expertise in the field of trauma-informed care.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and families, and who has the skills and qualifications to succeed in this role.