What are we looking for?

Anglicare is seeking an experienced Mandarin speaking Men's Behaviour Change Program facilitator to co-facilitate a Mandarin language group in Box Hill on Thursday evenings from 5-10pm.

The position will undertake tasks including:

• Plan sessions and co-facilitate Men’s Behaviour group programs with the purpose of stopping violence in the family and supporting men to develop responsible and respectful relationships.
• Provide a culturally safe and appropriate service to men from the Chinese community
• Review client referral, assessment, relevant partner contact information, and program participation to provide on-going risk management and safety plans including the provision of information to other relevant services in accordance with information sharing legislation
• Provide weekly group summaries to group participants.
• Undertake individual five week and mid program reviews and exit interviews with male participants as required in line with practice guidance
• Liaise with Family Safety advocates on a regular basis to ensure safety of women and children.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:

• To speak Mandarin.
• Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or equivalent area or Graduate Certificate in Family Violence work with practical experience in working with Family Violence.
• Experience, in working with men who use violence.
• Group leadership skills and a sound knowledge of violence and abusive behaviours and the impact on family members.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

What makes this such a great role for you:

• You get an hourly rate of $55.72-$58.19 plus 25% casual loading
• SCHCADS award level 6.
• Negotiable through the increments.
• Part of our casual pool which means you may have an opportunity to take on more shifts.
• Providing a men's behaviour change group from Box Hill.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, EIP and EAP.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say- “I've genuinely never thought about going to another organisation. The opportunities, the innovation, the commitment to change and working with vulnerable families, young people, communities. It sounds really cliche, but you come into this work to make a difference and you can do that here. We work really hard to make differences in those spaces.”

Ready to take the next step:

Could you please apply for the role before midnight Wednesday 3rd September.

For a Detailed Position Description please take a look here: Senior Practitioner - Men's Behaviour PD FV E AW6 062023 V1.1 (1).pdf

To apply for this position all you need to do is click apply wherever you are and attach a resume and a brief cover letter that describes your motivation to apply.

The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a great opportunity or to ask questions contact Gennene Mitchell [email protected] or phone 03 97356100

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.