THE ROLE

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.

This role requires a Working with Children Check. 
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.