Family Violence Practitioner - Mens Behaviour Change Program

Sunraysia Community Health Service (SCHS) is a dynamic organisation promoting health, wellbeing and independence in a social model of health. The organisation is a source of primary and preventive care for our community members who are at risk of poor health outcomes, and experience acute health disparities. SCHS understands the influence of the Social Determinants of Health upon health inequities experienced by community members and work with consumers and community members, to structure their care around the context in which they live and work.

About us

Sunraysia Community Health Service (SCHS) is a dynamic organisation promoting health, wellbeing and independence in a social model of health. The organisation is a source of primary and preventive care for our community members who are at risk of poor health outcomes, and experience acute health disparities. SCHS understands the influence of the Social Determinants of Health upon health inequities experienced by community members and work with consumers and community members, to structure their care around the context in which they live and work.

Why work with us?

• We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organisation committed to helping others
• We have some great talent who are happy to share their experience and skills to help you on your way
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year to increase your take home pay, plus additional meals and accommodation salary packaging available up to $2,650 per year
• Professional development opportunities
• Modern facilities
• Free Flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The program

The Men’s Behaviour Change Program (MBCP) is a 20-week, group-based program that invites men who use family violence to take accountability and make positive change to their behaviour. Individual Case Management (ICM) is also available to support men to become ready to enter the group program and provide additional support such as referrals for mental health and drug treatment services.

Position Purpose

The purpose of the Family Violence Practitioner role is to assist in the delivery of the MBCP. This include completing family violence assessments, facilitating group, and providing individual case management support, in collaboration with the wider community services sector.