Psycho-Educational Trainer

Job Title: Psycho-Educational Trainer

About Us:

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works to create equal opportunities for all Victorians. Our areas of focus include child protection, housing, disability, family violence prevention, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women, and youth.

We work in community-based settings across metropolitan, rural, and regional Victoria. We are committed to developing a well-equipped and highly motivated workforce.

All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from diverse backgrounds and abilities.

About the Role:

We are seeking compassionate and motivated professionals to join our Forensic Disability Clinical Services as Psycho-Educational Trainers.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining experience working with individuals with intellectual disability and those in a forensic disability residential setting.

You will provide intensive treatment to support positive behaviour change and work alongside a highly supportive multi-disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

Co-facilitate group treatment and skills-based programs for ID offenders
Liaise with other staff and external service providers regarding client needs
Prepare and conduct individual psycho-educational training sessions
Requirements:

Interest in working with forensic clients and those with intellectual disability
Ability to develop expertise in forensic and multidisciplinary service environments
Collaborative and adaptive mindset
Capability of navigating complex service environments with professionalism and empathy
Benefits:

Ongoing training opportunities
Individual professional development budget
Cross-team collaboration
How to Apply:

Please apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange portal. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt, or .rtf formats. A CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining your suitability to the role are required.