Therapeutic Worker

THE ROLE

Hurstbridge Farm Therapeutic Care service (the Farm) provides therapeutic residential care for young people and is situated in a semi-rural environment in Nutfield. The Farm is the only out of home care service managed by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (the department) and provides 24-hour care and support to young people who are child protection clients, subject to Children's Court Orders and cannot reside with family.

Reporting to the Supervisors the Therapeutic Care Workers are part of a dynamic work environment and team caring for young people with complex needs. As such, the program provides an intensive experience for young people who are experiencing the aftermath of abuse and neglect.

The practice model uses the frameworks and techniques of trauma and attachment theories.

The key role of therapeutic care staff is to provide daily care and implement the therapeutic treatment strategies via everyday interactions.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Operate and maintain the care household through a range of essential daily routines, maintaining the therapeutic intentionality and integrity of the practice model at all times. This will include: preparation of nutritionally balanced meals, all usual domestic duties and all activities developed for each client as part of their Individual Treatment Plan. The model requires that the clients are actively encouraged to be engaged in these processes with care staff. Engage with clients in a professional manner to assist them towards the development of pro-social, positive emotional development.
• Effectively communicate, manage challenging and confronting behaviours and utilise normal daily activities to assist each client in a way that promotes healing, emotional growth and the development of positive attitudes and life skills.
• Operate as an effective member of team - including willingness to share information, working cooperatively and openly with colleagues, being receptive to the ideas of others and being emotionally robust and respectfully honest.

Please open the position description to read more.

Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here: https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-check 
For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. 
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. 
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.