Domestic and Family Violence Counsellor - EmeraldCommunity Development (Community Services & Development)
Full time
Above award rate $50.00 per hour plus generous salary packaging up to $15,900 to significantly increase your take home payOngoing training and development opportunitiesSubsidised monthly Professional SupervisionFull-time or Part-Time position with flexible working arrangements availableWe are looking for someone with proven experience of working within the domestic and family violence space, with the demonstrated ability to quickly build rapport and work collaboratively within diverse teams. Our ideal candidate will also have a comprehensive knowledge of the issues affecting families and individuals experiencing domestic and family violence, child abuse, suicidal ideation, and self-harm.
The CatholicCare Central Queensland and Helem Yumba Domestic & Family Violence Response program provides a range of collaborative and person-centred support interventions to adults, children and young people who are experiencing, or who are at risk of experiencing, domestic and family violence. The partnership between CatholicCare and Helem Yumba ensures that all domestic and family violence supports are provided in a culturally safe way. About CatholicCare Central Queensland CatholicCare Central Queensland is a leading community service provider local to Rockhampton. Specialising in the delivery of a wide range of quality social services including aged care, disability care, counselling, psychology, family relationship support and mediation and domestic and family violence response, CatholicCare Central Queensland offers diverse and rewarding careers in busy and dynamic environments.
About the Role Primary Objective The Domestic and Family Violence Counsellors are responsible for providing a range of Domestic and Family Violence services to adults experiencing (or at risk of experiencing) domestic and family violence.
Key aspects of the role include: Providing therapeutic intervention counselling services with a focus on families and individuals impacted by domestic family violence, intimate partner violence (IPV), trauma, and other relevant presenting comorbiditiesConfident in the development and implementation of psycho-educational programs relevant to families and individuals impacted by domestic and family violenceParticipate in the implementation of service systems and collaborative activities to educate and build the capacity of local community members to respond and foster confidence and understanding of behaviours relating to the "cycle of violence"Contribute to crisis responses with a collaborative approach, including completion of risk assessments, safety planning, relevant referrals, Domestic Family Violence orders, housing, and financial assistance, and supporting clients experiencing domestic family violenceCounsellors must ensure they provide services in accordance with relevant funding guidelines and standards, including but not limited to Domestic Family Violence practice standards, best practice principles, ethical responsibilities, and CatholicCare's organisational policies and procedures.
What We're Looking For Qualifications and Experience Minimum requirement Accredited Diploma of Counselling AQF level 5 and 1- 2 years relevant experience working within the Domestic & Family Violence environmentProof of Membership and ability to maintain membership to one of the following professional associations: ACA Christian Counsellors of Australia, QLD Counsellors Association, Australian Community Counselling Association Inc – professional membership, ACWA, AASW and or APSA current C or CA class Driver's license (QLD)Core Competencies Ability to provide client assessments and safety and risk assessments, safety planning and therapeutic intervention counselling in accordance with the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012Extensive experience with trauma informed practice and attachments relating to domestic family violence within family systemsAbility to quickly build rapport and work collaboratively with diverse teams and or autonomously as requiredDemonstrated ability to implement client outcome measures in accordance with service guidelines, funding accountability, ethical responsibilities, and best practice principlesCompetent in delivering psycho-educational group programsKnowledge of Critical Incident responseOther requirements Understanding of the confidentiality practice within the child protection and domestic and family violence legislationAbility to work within the legal limitations around the right to confidentiality and privacyKnowledge of the issues affecting families and individuals who may be experiencing domestic and family violence, child abuse, trauma-informed practice, suicidal ideation, and self-harmThe successful candidate will also be required to demonstrate entitlement to work in Australia, and to disclose any pre-existing injury or disease which may be adversely affected by undertaking the inherent requirements of the position. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of relevant screening and background checks, including an Australian Federal Police check, an NDIS disability worker screening check, and attainment of a Blue Card for working with children, prior to commencement. What to Do Next To apply for this position, please submit the following documents:
Your current resumeA cover letter clearly addressing the key responsibilities of the roleIf this Domestic and Family Violence Counsellor role sounds like you, an exciting opportunity awaits to join our team for a career that changes lives! Apply today to make a difference in someone's life!!
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