Counsellor / Advocate - Children Youth And Families Team - Bendigo

Work for a values-based organisation making a difference in the lives of young people, children And Families.

• Full Time
• Salary range $89,685.40 – $102,261.69 (plus super and salary packaging)
• Two Year Contract

CASACV is a dynamic feminist-based organisation offering specialist trauma informed services to individuals, families and community impacted by sexual violence across the central Victoria region. We deliver 24-hour crisis care support, therapeutic counselling, early intervention, outreach services, education and training, and research.

The role provides quality trauma informed assessment, support and counselling to children, young people and adults who have experienced sexual violence, and their support networks. In addition to working with individuals and their supports, the roles facilitate trauma informed therapeutic group work and professional consultations to further strengthen client positive outcomes.

You have a degree or above qualification in social work, psychology, family therapy or similar discipline. You also have demonstrated understanding of the issues relating to sexual assault and family violence within a gendered context.

You bring demonstrated skills, including therapeutic assessment, crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety planning. Your knowledge of system responses to sexual assault/and or family violence, including community, criminal, legal, medical, generalist health, mental health will be vital to the success of this role.

CASACV is a values-based organisation and employer of choice; we are committed to the wellbeing of our team members, complementary benefits include:

• Generous above award entitlements
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Salary packaging
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Positive workplace culture

Click the "Apply Now". Applicants must address the key selection criteria listed in the position description to be eligible. For a detailed position description go to https://casacv.org.au/about-us/#work-with-us.

All positions are subject to a satisfactory Police Check, valid Working with Children Check and evidence of COVID 19 Vaccination status.

Enquiries: Sue Farrell, General Manager on 5441 0430.

Interviews: Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed the week of 12 February 2024

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