We are seeking compassionate and motivated professionals to join the Forensic Disability Clinical Services as Psycho-Educational Trainers. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining experience in working with individuals with intellectual disability and those in a forensic disability residential setting. You will get to provide intensive treatment to support positive behaviour change and work alongside a highly supportive multi-disciplinary team.

About The Role

As a Psycho-Educational Trainer, you will play a vital role in delivering evidence-based psycho-educational programs to forensic disability clients. These programs, delivered in both individual and group formats, aim to foster prosocial skill development and enhance clients' quality of life and community reintegration. The Psycho-Educational Trainer is particularly well suited for individuals who are:

interested about working with forensic clients and those with intellectual disability and complex needs,
keen to develop expertise in forensic and multidisciplinary service environments.
collaborative and adaptive, and supportive of high-quality service delivery
capable of navigating the complexities of a dynamic and multifaceted service environment with professionalism and empathy.

Staff of Forensic Disability Clinical Services have access to ongoing training opportunities, individual professional development budget, regular supervision and cross-team collaboration. We can consider suitable applicants who are interested in either full-time or part-time work opportunities. Recognising the specialist nature of the role, Psycho-Educational Trainers' salary range is at the higher end of DDSO2A pay scale (that is, Year 8 - Year 9). There may be other longer-term Psycho-Educational Trainer opportunities within the Forensic Disability Clinical Services. Please reach out to Josh Miosku (Senior Clinician, Phone: 0419 328 592 E: Josh.Miosku@dffh.vic.gov.au) or Ming-Yun Hsieh (Chief Clinician, Phone: 0474 097 883 E: ming-yun.hsieh@dffh.vic.gov.au) for a confidential discussion about the role.

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.

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