Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 31st Oct 2024
- Melbourne > Mitcham
The Australian Childhood Foundation has a strong reputation for delivery of therapeutic services, professional training and secondary consultation built upon up-to-date evidence based theoretical frameworks including the neurobiology of trauma, attachment and relational theories and child development. This theoretical framework provides the foundation upon which all elements of care and intervention are provided by the Foundations Therapeutic Services.
The Foundation currently provides a range of therapeutic services and programs in Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory.
The Pathways to Resilience program focuses on addressing impacts of family violence to ensure children and families are safe, heal from their experiences of violence and develop resilience into the future. The Pathways to Resilience program is delivered in partnership between ACF, Uniting and EACH in Southern Melbourne, and ACF, Uniting, EACH, FAN and Safe Futures in Outer Eastern Melbourne. This role will work across the Outer Eastern Pathways to Resilience Program and the Southern Metro Pathways to Resilience Program.
Within the program, the Senior Child Counsellor position is employed and managed by ACF. This role provides counselling to address the impacts of family violence for children, young people, and their parents/carers. The role also has a clinical leadership focus with regard to the development and implementation of appropriate therapeutic support for children and young people within their particular care setting, including out of home care, and works closely with professionals and parents/carers to develop trauma- informed therapeutic approaches to support children and young people recovering from family violence.
This position attracts a competitive base salary + phone + tablet + superannuation + salary packaging. The salary is determined on the basis of the employee's experience and qualifications.
To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and include Reference number VN336.
For inquiries about the role or to request a copy of the position description, please contact HR at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Child Counsellor enquiry via EthicalJobs.
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ACF is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
ACF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community. All are strongly encouraged to apply.