Whitsunday Counselling & Support Inc – Whitsundays QLDLooking for a fantastic career opportunity working in Paradise with great life/work balance?Located in the beautiful Whitsundays in tropical north Queensland between Townsville and Mackay, Whitsunday Counselling & Support Inc. has a team of dedicated workers across the Whitsunday region who support victims of Domestic and Family Violence, Sexual Violence, Women's Health and Wellbeing program, Specialist Family Counselling and Intensive Family Support through education, empowerment, counselling and support. We are a not for profit community-based organisation offering a range of confidential services, provided in a safe and non-judgmental environment.The Whitsunday region includes Airlie Beach, Bowen, Proserpine, Collinsville and the Whitsunday Islands.Our vision at Whitsunday Counselling and Support Inc is to work towards the prevention and reduction of violence in the community by providing professional support services to women, children, young people and families who have experienced family violence, sexual assault or are at risk of neglect or abuse.Whitsunday Counselling and Support are seeking a qualified and experienced Practitioner to join our dedicated supportive team of Counsellors/Therapeutic Case Managers at our Cannonvale and Bowen offices to provide intensive case management to families within the Whitsunday region. You will be supporting our clients within the program of Intensive Family Support.You will be engaging with families that have been referred to IFS, provide advocacy and support to families experiencing challenges which make them vulnerable to entering into the child protection system. Case management involves completing referrals for the family to support services, assisting with developing parenting skills and advocating for families to other agencies when needed. The issues that families referred to IFS may be experiencing could include but are not limited to housing issues, financial issues, court issues, legal matters, educational engagement, assistance with employment, mental health, domestic and family violence and parenting skills. You will complete assessments, create case plans and work with families to connect them to support services.The position is for 45.6 hours per fortnight part-time with a remuneration based on qualifications and experience as per the Social & Community Services Employee classification in the Social Community Homecare & Disability Services Award. Wage rate between $43.08 - $50.35 per hour. Additional hours may be available for candidates with Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault or Specialist Family counselling experience.Additional benefits offered are:Non-profit and remote area salary sacrifice packagesProfessional development and trainingRegular internal and external supervision is providedApplicants need to currently hold:A university degree or above in Social Sciences, Social Work, Psychology or other related discipline is desirable.A sound knowledge of the impact of domestic and family violence is desirable.At least 2 years demonstrated experience working in a domestic and family violence field.Eligible for membership with AASW, APS or ACA (or currently working towards gaining membership) is desirable.Mandatory to commence employment - Blue Card (QLD clearance to work with children)Applicants must have a current Queensland Blue Card before commencing employment with Whitsunday Counselling and Support Inc.Current drivers' licence is essential as you will be working across the Whitsunday region supporting clients.Please request an application package. Applicants must address the Selection Criteria and other required information for this advertised position.For any enquiries or questions or to request an Application Package, please phone (07) 4946-2*** or email - ****** will be reviewed as received.
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