Our vision is everyone feels safe, included and supported to lead their best lives.
For over 240 years combined, Berry Street and Yooralla have been at the forefront of supporting Australians with a disability and those experiencing poverty, violence and abuse. Now, as one unified organisation, we bring together unparalleled expertise and a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families to thrive, while upholding and championing their human rights. We believe in a future where everyone has the opportunity to live the fulfilling life they choose for themselves, free from the impacts of trauma, violence, and abuse, achieved safely and with dignity.
The Evidence-Based Programs team focuses on the delivery of evidence-based programs for children and young people, parents, caregivers and/or professionals across the Southeastern Victorian area.
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Morwell Location, , Gunai Kurnai Country
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Full-time, Fixed Term Maternity Leave Contract until November 2026
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Base salary of $110K pa (pro rata) + super and salary packaging
The Opportunity
Berry Street's Northern Family Services program provides a case management and support service to vulnerable children and families predominantly in the municipalities of Banyule, Nillumbik, Yarra, Darebin and Whittlesea. Family Services works within a partnership with the North East Metropolitan Area (NEMA) Child & Family Service Alliance. The NEMA Alliance supports the partnership of the nine partner agencies who provide Integrated Families services.
This Evidenced Based Program Facilitator position will plan, implement and evaluate evidenced based programs to meet the needs of highly vulnerable families and children across NEMA with a focus on families being referred from the Orange Door.
About You
You will hold a tertiary qualification (minimum Bachelor level) in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare or related discipline and have an understanding of the gendered nature of family violence and its impact on women and their children.
You have the ability to actively engage and connect with families and children, and have a good understanding of child development, factors that might impact a child’s development and indicators of child abuse and neglect.
The Benefits:
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Professional Development training and on the job support to further develop your case management skills with regular supervision.
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Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per annum, plus additional packaging available for meals/accommodation).
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Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family.
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17.5% leave loading
If you have any questions, please email Lauren Rhodes - Team Leader Family Services [email protected]
We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.
We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email [email protected]
Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.
Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and NDIS training.
