Psycho Educational Trainer

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.

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THE ROLE

SALARY - $90,711 - $93,001 (full-time equivalent per annum) plus superannuation

Psycho Educational Trainers contribute to the delivery of psycho-educational programs for forensic clients which includes both individual and group-based interventions.  Psycho Educational Trainers are also required to prepare progress reports and program evaluations on their clients for key stakeholders of the organisation and includes the need the work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment across residential, custodial and community-based settings. This role operates within a complex and dynamic environment across a range of settings and requires the capacity to understand the complexities of the service delivery environment and the concerns of stakeholders and the broader community.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Co-facilitate group treatment and skills based programs for ID offenders in conjunction with other professionals.
• Liaise with other staff and external service providers regarding the needs of forensic clients and their families and the provision of appropriate services.
• Under supervision, prepare and conduct individual psycho educational training sessions for forensic clients including interventions to assist clients with self-esteem, anger management, mood regulation, and communication skills.

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This is an NDIS Risk Assessed Role / This is a Key Personnel Role. 
Staff appointed to this role at the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing may not commence in role until they have an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and have provided this detail for recording. 
For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.