AddressOur Purpose
Our Purpose is to support children, young people, and their families to build skills and capacity, address the impacts of trauma and adverse childhood experiences, and develop capabilities that will enable them to be the best versions of themselves.
Our Vision
We see a future where Western Australia is the safest place in the world, and all children, young people, and their families feel safe to dream, thrive, and reach their fullest potential.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Parkerville Children and Youth Services as a Senior Children’s counsellor in our Child Sexual Abuse Therapeutic Services based in Northam.
The Senior ChildFamily and Community counsellor's primary responsibility is to provide therapeutic interventions for children, young people, and their families who have experienced trauma from Child Sexual Abuse. This role also supervises and provides clinical oversight and development to the Child, Family and Community counsellor based in the region.
This role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis.
Duties
- Provide therapeutic interventions for children, young people and their families impacted by child sexual abuse.
- Deliver psycho-education group programs on topics related to developing an understanding of the impact of child sexual abuse and raising community awareness by delivering educational seminars.
- Build collaborative partnerships and networks with key stakeholders within the Northam Community
To be successful in this role, the applicant will be able to demonstrate:
- Hold a 4-year undergraduate degree in psychology, social work or counselling
- Understanding of counselling interventions as they apply to working with children, young people and their families impacted by child sexual abuse
- Experience of working within therapeutic models of practice that build resilience and protective behaviours using a whole-of-family approach
- Demonstrated applied knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed practice
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders and service-specific stakeholders.
All applicants must meet the above criteria and are permitted to work and remain in Australia with no limitations.
Parkerville can offer the successful applicant these benefits:
- SCHADS Schedule B Pay point and Level 5.1 – 5.3 - $47.50- $49.65 per hour
- $7,000 car allowance
- Discounted Health Insurance Plans
- EAP Service with Wellness Resources
- Salary Packaging of up to $15,900
- Professional supervision by APRHA registered psychologist
- Ongoing Professional Development and training opportunities
For more information about the role please contact Louise ************@parkerville.org.au or call on 0459 134 *** during business hours.
Parkerville CYC is committed to ensure that we maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace where our staff are welcomed and feel safe to be their authentic selves. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of gender, sexuality, age, disability, religion, or cultural background.
We are committed to increasing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Parkerville is an Accredited ChildSafe Organisation with the Australian Childhood Foundation
