- From $47.50 + super + Salary Packaging Options
- Supportive team environment
- Learning and Development Opportunities
About the roleWe are seeking a skilled & experienced
Men & Family Counsellor to provide high quality, trauma informed, time framed, child and family domestic violence therapy to support recovery and healing from the impacts of domestic and family violence. Specialist areas and positions include behavior change responses to men who use violence and coercive control. Facilitating group work is also a component of this role.This is a full-time, permanent role, based in Waitara and we offer flexible working arrangements. The successful incumbent will work as part of a therapeutic team in the delivery of group work programs to men, women, children and adolescents as required, taking an active role in contributing to the development and continuous improvement.Be part of an organisation that is purpose driven and gives back to the Community!
Key responsibilities:- Provide direct counselling services including intake, suitability screening, and appropriate referrals to meet our contract requirements and guidelines.
- Provide time framed, trauma and DFV informed individual and family, counselling services of sessions depending on client needs.
- Provision of various group work facilitation with an ability to plan, write, deliver and evaluate group programs.
- Actively engage with stakeholders, developing and growing collaborative partnerships to build capacity towards safety of women and children and accountability of men who have used violence and coercive control.
- Delivering outreach services within the local community, provide groups sessions to target areas, provide services within the Public and Catholic Schools and Parishes.
- Ensure safety standards are maintained for self and others and all hazards and incidents are reported within appropriate timeframes.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Tertiary qualification in Counselling, Social Work, Welfare, Psychology, or equivalent qualifications.
- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a Counselling role working with Men & Families.
- Extensive experience in attachment theory, play therapy for child developmental trauma, family systems theory, men’s behaviour change, domestic violence training and parenting support and education following child trauma.
- Experience in various forms of counselling and therapeutic frameworks.
- Ability to demonstrate networking and advocacy skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to manage crisis or safety situations and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to manage crisis situations and make sound decisions under pressure.
- A valid NSW Driveru0027s Licence and insured vehicle.
Culture and BenefitsWe know that changing roles is a big decision, so here is what we can offer you:
- Salary packaging benefits to receive a portion of your salary tax-free.
- A focus on employee well-being, with regular reflective/practice supervision opportunities.
- Access to various training and learning opportunities.
- An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support.
- An additional paid leave day (CatholicCare Day) to be taken at the end of the year.
How to applyIf you are interested in this opportunity, please provide a cover letter addressing the role requirements, complete your work history and education information on the application page and submit your Resume.Apply Now!No recruitment agencies.
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