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Desert Blue Connect is looking for an experienced Sexual Assault Counsellor to join the clinical services team. This position is responsible for the provision of a broad range of therapeutic and support services for people who have experienced sexual assault.
About Us: Desert Blue Connect is a leading not-for-profit community organisation in Geraldton, Western Australia that offers specialist family violence response, emergency accommodation, primary prevention of family violence, rural support services and women's health. We are committed to supporting communities and people by providing quality service delivery, advocacy and prevention initiatives throughout the mid-west region.
The Role: The Sexual Assault Counsellor provides counselling and case management to survivors and their families affected by sexual abuse using a variety of therapeutic interventions and evidence based models.
ESSENTIAL Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Counselling or Social work. Minimum of 5 years counselling experience and eligibility for membership to the relevant professional association. Minimum of 2 years counselling experience in sexual assault. Highly developed clinical practices, counselling and assessment skills with experience involving women, children and men who may have experienced trauma with multiple needs and issues and exhibit complex / difficult / challenging behaviours. High level interpersonal skills to engage with staff, clients, stakeholders and the broader community in order to develop effective partnerships and working relationships. Demonstrated ability to foster and lead positive change management within an organisation including experience in quality and compliance service delivery. Substantial experience or knowledge of managing government funded programs, and associated reporting & regulatory requirements including Equal Opportunity & Workplace Health and Safety. DESIRABLE Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise and lead a multidisciplinary team, including the provision of clinical supervision and debriefing. Experience in developing and running therapeutic groups. Experience in working with people who have problems with alcohol and other drug use. Your Application :
Please attach a cover letter addressing the Essential Criteria and a current resume.
As an organisation we take the responsibility to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and all staff recruited to work in those areas are required to sign off on and work within our code of conduct in addition to having National Police Clearance and Working with Children checks.
Applications close 5pm, 20th December 2024 however if suitable candidates are identified earlier Desert Blue Connect will commence the next stage of the process.
Your application will include the following questions:
How many years' experience do you have as a counsellor? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Do you have experience working in the not-for-profit sector? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have with change management? #J-18808-Ljbffr