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• Make a difference to the wellbeing of staff in the Frankston Mornington Peninsula’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Community
• Two vacancies, full and part-time opportunities
• Join a multidisciplinary team and family-friendly organisation
• Generous salary packaging to increase your take-home pay

A LITTLE ABOUT US

Our purpose is to empower people through life changing services, wraparound support, and pathways. TaskForce Agency plays an important role across communities in the south east of Melbourne, whether helping individuals and families due to challenges with alcohol and other drugs or family violence, or enabling people through education, training, and employment. Operating for 50 years, we aim to help realise the potential of every client, through achieving outcomes and working towards healthier lives, relationships, and communities.

Our values are:

• We start with care | We are here to meet participants where they are at, to support, empower and respect them and each other in the work we do. We commit to behaviours that demonstrate our care and compassion, bringing out the best in everyone in every interaction.
• We always listen| We are here to listen, to think of the whole of a person in every connection. We commit to listening, learning, responding, and adapting to the needs of our clients, our staff, and our partners.
• We are non-judgmental | We are here to help everyone belong; to realise their potential. We commit to supporting every person who walks through our doors or engages in our services without judgment.
• We are continuously learning | We are here to learn, innovate and bring the highest quality of service to our participants. We commit to seeking out and sharing knowledge within and beyond our sector and from our communities, not standing still in our models of care and program offers.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM AND ROLE

These exciting and new positions are funded through the South East Melbourne Primary Health Network in direct response to alcohol and other drug (AOD) harms in Frankston Mornington Peninsula’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island community.  The Aboriginal Wellbeing Workers will work collaboratively with the community, key leaders, consumers and carers to develop these roles with an aim to increase awareness of the impact of AOD misuse, enhance awareness of referral pathways for support and create capacity individually, and as a collective, to improve overall wellbeing.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking practiced and skilled workers with at least 2 years of case management or group facilitation experience with clients who present with multiple needs .  You will have sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, communities and practices, and have a passion to support vulnerable people to make positive change.  If you are genuinely interested in making a real difference, this could be the role for you!

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

Together, we see the impact of our work on over 5000 lives every year. When you join our team, you will be offered regular training and professional development opportunities, and everyone has confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program. We work hard to ensure that all new team members feel welcome and supported with a comprehensive onboarding program and regular supervision.

We offer:

• An opportunity to be a part of an inclusive and welcoming work environment
• Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to suit your personal circumstances
• Gifted leave between Christmas and New Year
• Access to generous salary packaging, which allows you to save on tax and increase your overall take-home pay
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Regular clinical and peer supervision opportunities
• Hybrid work arrangements with a blend of office-based and remote work for some roles

NEXT STEPS 

Application details and a position description can be requested to Jobs@Taskforce.org.au

We are an inclusive workplace that is committed to celebrating diversity. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from LGBTIQ+ communities. People with disability can request reasonable adjustments at any time during the application process.

Applications, including a cover letter and resume, should be forwarded to Jobs@Taskforce.org.au.

Applications close: Friday 31 March

• Make a difference to the lives of people
• AOD Counselling experience with mandated clients essential
• Full-time role (part-time candidates considered, 4 days minimum)

About TaskForce

Since 1973, TaskForce has provided specialist support for people in serious need in Victoria. Our core services focus on addressing social issues of addiction, unemployment, mental health and high risk taking behaviours, supporting our clients to transition back into “mainstream” services and supports.

About the position

TaskForce now has an exciting opportunity for an AOD Counsellor to join our client centred team in Frankston. The focus of this position is to reduce AOD related harms to forensic and voluntary clients and their families by conducting assessments, coordinating care and recovery treatment plans and providing a range of counselling interventions to assist clients and their family members. The role requires a strong therapeutic focus – with an understanding of the benefits of harm minimisation.

About you

You will be an experienced AOD Clinician who has previously worked with mandated clients. You will have experience in the provision of assessment and counselling services to forensic AOD clients and knowledge of harm minimisation, client-centered care and recovery-focused principles.  You will be skilled in case management and the use of evidence based therapeutic techniques. Ideally you will also have experience running therapeutic groups.

You will have a passion for working with people suffering from substance abuse and the ability to build strong rapport with your clients. Ideally you will have qualifications in psychology, counselling, health or welfare, social work or nursing and be equipped with a Certificate IV in AOD (or equivalent AOD competencies).

What we can offer

When you join our team, you will be offered regular training and professional development opportunities, and everyone has confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program. We work hard to ensure that all new team members feel welcome and supported with a comprehensive onboarding program and regular supervision.

We offer:

• An opportunity to be a part of an inclusive and welcoming work environment
• Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to suit your personal circumstances
• Access to generous salary packaging, which allows you to save on tax and increase your overall take home pay
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Regular clinical and peer supervision opportunities
• Hybrid work arrangements with a blend of office based and remote work for some roles

Next Steps 

The position description is available here

We are an inclusive workplace that is committed to celebrating diversity. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from LGBTIQ+ communities. People with disability can request reasonable adjustments at any time during the application process.

Applications, including a cover letter and resume, should be forwarded  to Jobs@Taskforce.org.au.

Applications close: Friday 31 March

• Full or part-time permanent positions available
• Sandringham and Frankston site locations
• Some evening work required
• SCHACDS Level 6

A little about us

Our purpose is to empower people through life-changing services, wraparound support, and pathways. TaskForce Agency plays an important role across communities in the south east of Melbourne, whether helping individuals and families due to challenges with alcohol and other drugs or family violence, or enabling people through education, training, and employment. Operating for 50 years, we aim to help realise the potential of every client, through achieving outcomes and working towards healthier lives, relationships, and communities.

Our values are:

• We start with care | We are here to meet participants where they are at, to support, empower and respect them and each other in the work we do. We commit to behaviours that demonstrate our care and compassion, bringing out the best in everyone in every interaction.
• We always listen | We are here to listen, to think of the whole of a person in every connection. We commit to listening, learning, responding, and adapting to the needs of our clients, our staff, and our partners.
• We are non-judgmental | We are here to help everyone belong; to realise their potential. We commit to supporting every person who walks through our doors or engages our services without judgment.
• We are continuously learning | We are here to learn, innovate and bring the highest quality of service to our participants. We commit to seeking out and sharing knowledge within and beyond our sector and from our communities, not standing still in our models of care and program offers.

About the program and role

The Program provides Men’s Behaviour Change Intervention Programs through 20-week group or individual sessions. The program will work with men who have been directed to attend by the Magistrates Court Victoria.  CMCOP will be delivered in a Family Life led partnership with TaskForce and integrated within Family Life & TaskForce broader suite of Family Violence Services.  The Specialist Family Violence Practitioners are full time or part time permanent roles based at Sandringham and Frankston, providing client-centred, trauma informed services to men who have perpetrated or experienced family violence.

The Specialist Family Violence Practitioner will provide counselling, case management and support to families experiencing relationship difficulties who have or are currently experiencing family violence. In addition, the roles will provide accountability and behaviour change services for perpetrators via individual and group work, for both voluntary and court mandated clients.

A day in the life of these positions includes; attending and participating in reflective practice groups, co-facilitating Men’s Behaviour Change Program (MBCP) groups, providing individual support to men and conducting intake and assessments and case management.

What we can offer

Together, we see the impact of our work on over 5000 lives every year. When you join our team, you will be offered regular training and professional development opportunities, and everyone has confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program. We work hard to ensure that all new team members feel welcome and supported with a comprehensive onboarding program and regular supervision.

We offer:

• An opportunity to be a part of an inclusive and welcoming work environment
• Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to suit your personal circumstances
• Gifted leave between Christmas and New Year
• Access to generous salary packaging, which allows you to save on tax and increase your overall take-home pay
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Regular clinical and peer supervision opportunities
• Hybrid work arrangements with a blend of office-based and remote work for some roles

Next Steps 

You can read the full position description here

We are an inclusive workplace that is committed to celebrating diversity. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from LGBTIQ+ communities. People with disability can request reasonable adjustments at any time during the application process.

Applications, including a cover letter and resume, should be forwarded  to Jobs@Taskforce.org.au

Applications close: Friday 31 March

A little about us

Our purpose is to empower people through life changing services, wraparound support, and pathways. TaskForce Agency plays an important role across communities in the south east of Melbourne, whether helping individuals and families due to challenges with alcohol and other drugs or family violence, or enabling people through education, training, and employment. Operating for 50 years, we aim to help realise the potential of every client, through achieving outcomes and working towards healthier lives, relationships, and communities.

Our values are:

• We start with care | We are here to meet participants where they are at, to support, empower and respect them and each other in the work we do. We commit to behaviours that demonstrate our care and compassion, bringing out the best in everyone in every interaction.
• We always listen | We are here to listen, to think of the whole of a person in every connection. We commit to listening, learning, responding, and adapting to the needs of our clients, our staff, and our partners.
• We are non-judgmental | We are here to help everyone belong; to realise their potential. We commit to supporting every person who walks through our doors or engages our services without judgment.
• We are continuously learning | We are here to learn, innovate and bring the highest quality of service to our participants. We commit to seeking out and sharing knowledge within and beyond our sector and from our communities, not standing still in our models of care and program offers.

About ResetLife

ResetLife is an evidence-based Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) treatment program based on the Matrix Treatment Model. It involves 16 weeks of structured intensive outpatient treatment, followed by 36 weeks of continuing care. During the intensive phase, clients attend group sessions three days per week as well as periodic individual sessions. The program consists of:

• Individual Sessions
• Early Recovery Skills Groups
• Relapse Prevention Groups
• Family Education Groups
• Continuing Care Social Support Groups

About the role

The Peer Support Coordinator will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to implement and deliver the intensive outpatient treatment service to individuals experiencing complex and problematic alcohol and other drugs use. The Support Coordinator will act as a co-leader to the primary therapist in the initial stages of program implementation. The peer support coordinator will help translate material into real-life situations.

The role is part-time, 22.8 hours (3 days) per week.

About you

The successful applicant must have lived experience but be advanced in their own recovery with at least 12 months sobriety. You will have genuine empathy for those whose lives have been affected by problematic alcohol and other drug use/ and or mental health disorders.

What we can offer

Together, we see the impact of our work on over 5000 lives every year. When you join our team, you will be offered regular training and professional development opportunities, and everyone has confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program. We work hard to ensure that all new team members feel welcome and supported with a comprehensive onboarding program and regular supervision.

We offer:

• An opportunity to be a part of an inclusive and welcoming work environment
• Gifted leave between Christmas and New Year
• Access to generous salary packaging, which allows you to save on tax and increase your overall take-home pay
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Regular clinical and peer supervision opportunities

Next Steps 

Click here to access the full position description

We are an inclusive workplace that is committed to celebrating diversity. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from LGBTIQ+ communities. People with disability can request reasonable adjustments at any time during the application process.

Applications, including a cover letter and resume, should be forwarded to Jobs@Taskforce.org.au by Friday 31 March 2023.

A little about us

Our purpose is to empower people through life-changing services, wraparound support, and pathways. TaskForce Agency plays an important role across communities in south east, whether helping individuals and families due to challenges with alcohol and other drugs or family violence, or enabling people through education, training, and employment. Operating for 50 years, we aim to help realise the potential of every client, through achieving outcomes and working towards healthier lives, relationships, and communities. Our values are as follows:

• We start with care | We are here to meet participants where they are at, to support, empower and respect them and each other in the work we do. We commit to behaviours that demonstrate our care and compassion, bringing out the best in everyone in every interaction.
• We always listen | We are here to listen, to think of the whole of a person in every connection. We commit to listening, learning, responding, and adapting to the needs of our clients, our staff, and our partners.
• We are non-judgmental | We are here to help everyone belong; to realise their potential. We commit to supporting every person who walks through our doors or engages our services without judgment.
• We are continuously learning | We are here to learn, innovate and bring the highest quality of service to our participants. We commit to seeking out and sharing knowledge within and beyond our sector and from our communities, not standing still in our models of care and program offers.

About the Navigator program

The Navigator program will support disengaged learners, aged 12-17 years, to re-engage with an education or training pathway. Navigator services will seek out disengaged learners and actively work with them and their support networks, providing the support required for a successful return to education.  Consortium leader SELLEN assists in providing many pathways to education, further training and employment through its existing relationships and programs in the Region. TaskForce, Southeast Youth Links (SEYL) and Centre for Multi Cultural Youth (CMY) are specialist providers of case management and wraparound services for young people with substance abuse and mental illness problems as well as support programs for parents.

TaskForce has an opportunity for a Youth and Family worker to join our Navigator team in Cranbourne on a full-time basis (5 days per week). The Youth & Family Worker will deliver services to disengaged learners aged 12-17 years, to re-engage with an education or training pathway.  Services will include a mix of case management, comprehensive assessment and re-engagement planning, family work, outreach and group activities. Through these services, the Youth and Family worker will assist young people to remain in education or to reconnect back to education and training. This role involves significant travel throughout the Shire of Cardinia and a pool vehicle is available for use.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• The capacity to provide flexible and innovative casework with individual young people who are at risk of disengaging or have already disengaged from education
• Knowledge and experience in working with families, particularly in terms of casework, individual and family support, group work and counselling
• A capacity to work effectively with practitioners from other agencies to support disengaged young people who require a range of services
• Knowledge of the causes of educational disengagement and barriers young people in the region face
• Knowledge of the education system, programs and services available to young people and their families in the South East region

What we can offer

Together, we see the impact of our work on over 5000 lives every year. When you join our team, you will be offered regular training and professional development opportunities, and everyone has confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program. We work hard to ensure that all new team members feel welcome and supported with a comprehensive onboarding program and regular supervision.

We offer:

• An opportunity to be a part of an inclusive and welcoming work environment
• Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to suit your personal circumstances
• Gifted leave days between Christmas and New Year
• Access to generous salary packaging, which allows you to save on tax and increase your overall take-home pay
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Regular clinical and peer supervision opportunities
• Access to a pool vehicle for business travel

Next Steps 

Click here to view the full position description

We are an inclusive workplace that is committed to celebrating diversity. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from LGBTIQ+ communities. People with disability can request reasonable adjustments at any time during the application process.

Applications, including a cover letter and resume, should be forwarded  to Jobs@Taskforce.org.au

Applications close: Wednesday 5 April 2023