Group Facilitator - Mens Behaviour Change

Centrecare, a reputable not-for-profit organisation committed to delivering quality counselling, support, accommodation, mediation, and training services across Western Australia, is pleased to announce an immediate vacancy for two Full-Time Level 5 and a Full-Time Level 4 Group Facilitator/Counsellor. This pivotal role will be part of our newly established Family Domestic Violence team in response to increased funding and program expansion.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will work closely with men over the age of 17, who perpetrate family and domestic violence and will prioritise the safety needs of women and children who have experienced abuse perpetrated by the men. The primary duties of this role is to engage with men in an outreach capacity to enhance their willingness to participate in behavioural change groups. You will need to be able to initiate engagement, assess and maintain accountability of and contact with clients, co-facilitate groups and undertake one-on-one counselling. Other aspects include:

• Provide one-to-one engagement by initiating contact via telephone, online or face-to-face contact to with those men who engage in violence and abuse.
• Support men to engage in Men’s Behaviour Change programs using a range of innovative means. This will be to provide assessment and review of risk, counselling, and referral to other services (such as mental health or alcohol and other drugs services) which may be impacting on men’s perpetrating behaviour.

Additional Level 5 Duties:

In addition to the Level 4 responsibilities, the Level 5 Group Facilitator/Counsellor will be expected to leverage their minimum 3 years of previous experience in a senior role to support staff members and assist the team leader in guiding the team effectively.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, or related disciplines.
• Proven experience in professional counselling.
• Be able to work Monday to Friday including up to 3 evenings a week until 8:00pm
• Previous experience in family domestic violence service or a demonstrated willingness to undergo training in Men's Behaviour Change services.
• Demonstrated expertise in intake procedures, assessment, and case management.
• Knowledge and experience in early intervention and prevention program services.
• Proven ability to work autonomously.
• Possession of a current Working with Children Check, National Police Clearance, and C class driver's license.

The Perks:

• Access to corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private
• Excellent salary packaging options (up to $15,900)
• Annual leave loading at 17.5%
• Extra 5 days leave per year
• Access to professional development training
• Insurance cover to and from work
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reduced mortgage interest rates through Catholic Super

Click on the APPLY button and follow the prompts to submit your application. All applications must include an up-to-date resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Shortlisting will commence straightaway, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.

We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Candidates who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander are strongly encouraged to apply.

Centrecare believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.