If you have program facilitation and/or behaviour change experience and are looking to further your career with an organisation dedicated to the prevention of Family Domestic Violence and Abuse (FDVA), then we have just the role for you
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Behaviour Change Facilitator to join our Connect and Respect Men’s Behaviour Change Program.
In this role you will be part of a passionate and dedicated team delivering a specifically designed program to men who choose to use violence and abuse in their relationships with their partner(s) or family members. The program is delivered in a secure and supportive therapeutic setting and provides educational group work, informal counselling, individual case management and advocacy.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Facilitation of group work for men who choose to use violence in intimate relationships and provide support to work towards positive change.
- Contributing to risk assessments, safety planning, case note and report writing.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
- Managing crisis and emotional distress of clients
This permanent full time position (76 hours a fortnight) is based in Fremantle, with at least two shifts per week finishing at 8:00 PM (starting at 12:00 on those days) and the ability, from time-to-time, to deliver groups at other sites. This position also offers the opportunity for occasional travel between metropolitan sites for team activities.
About You
You are passionate about keeping women and children safe from family domestic violence, coupled with a desire to help men change their behaviours by being educated on FDV. Additional to this, you will have:
- Tertiary qualification in a human services field, and/or significant experience in a similar field.
- Intermediate facilitation skills.
- Ability to respond to challenging behaviours and have an understanding of the origins of these behaviours when working with clients.
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