Trauma Informed Counsellor
We are seeking applications for the PT role of Trauma Informed Counsellor at our Maryborough venue on a temp basis until 30 June 2019
Summary about this job
Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Company: Relationships Australia Queensland
Location: Hervey Bay & Fraser Coast
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +61-8-7792-8830
Fax: +61-2-3490-2149
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Detail information about job Trauma Informed Counsellor. Terms and conditions vacancy
About Us
Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) is a leading provider of relationship and family support services. We believe healthy relationships are essential for the well-being of children, families and communities. We are committed to offering the best possible counselling, mediation, education and support services, and are committed to social justice and inclusion. We provide services from more than 30 centres and employ over 400 employees across Queensland.
RAQ is dedicated to promoting work-life balance, and provides flexible working hours, a supportive team environment, paid parental leave and additional benefits such as medical insurance discounts and salary packaging arrangements.
About the Role
We are currently seeking applications for the part-time role (22.5 hours per week) of Trauma Informed Counsellor located at our Maryborough venue. This role is being offered on a temporary contract basis until 30 June 2019.
The purpose of this role is to provide a high standard of counselling and case management to people who have been victims of, or witnesses to crime, and their families, and advocate for clients as appropriate.
The key responsibilities of this position include:
- Conduct thorough client assessment and intake processes, including risk and needs assessment, to provide relevant information and determine appropriate interventions or referral pathways based on client presentation and need.
- Deliver appropriate trauma-based counselling and/or crisis interventions which are linked to a case plan.
- Identify, assess and plan for the client’s support needs utilising a case management approach including development of appropriate case plans and review, evaluation and closure of cases.
- Where appropriate, apply a collaborative case management approach, involving internal and external stakeholders, in order to ensure that the case plan and interventions are appropriate to client needs.
Work days/hours will be negotiated with the successful applicant, however please note that the position holder may be required to work an evening shift.
About You
To be successful in this position, you will possess a relevant undergraduate qualification in Social or Behavioural Science with demonstrated use of, or the capacity to quickly acquire, a working knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to victims of crime. You will have experience managing complex cases and experience in crisis and trauma counselling in a variety of settings, for example individuals, couples, children, young people, families and groups. In addition you will have knowledge of, and ability to apply, a case management approach in supporting clients.
The salary being offered is circa $54,701 to $77,041 per annum (pro rata for part-time), to be negotiated depending upon qualifications and experience, plus superannuation and generous salary packaging options where eligible which will significantly increase the value of take-home pay. Other attractive benefits are available including additional annual leave over the Christmas period, annual leave loading and study leave.
How to Apply
Please visit our website www.raq.org.au to obtain a copy of the position description. To apply, send us your resume and a cover letter responding to each of the selection criteria (the ‘About You’ section) in the position description, outlining your demonstrated experience in each area. Applications can be submitted by clicking the Apply Now button below or by emailing [email protected] quoting reference [tic0718mary].
Applications close at 4pm 5 August 2018.