Do you have a strong passion and commitment to working with children and young people?

Do you want to make a significant difference to the lives of children and young people that have been impacted by domestic and family violence?

Do you have a strong work ethic and values around social justice and inequality?

Do you hold a minimum 5 years’ experience working with children and young people in a counselling capacity?

Do you hold accreditation with professional bodies such as AASW (Australian Association for Social Workers), PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia)?

If so, you could be the person we are looking for to fill our new child & young people practitioner/counsellor role.

We are seeking a highly skilled individual committed to improving the lives of children and young people that have experienced domestic and family violence.

ABOUT US

Beryl Women Inc. is the longest running women’s refuge in Australia. Beryl Women Inc. is a specialist Domestic violence service providing accommodation and support to women and children that have lived with domestic and family violence. We work within a feminist, trauma informed framework.

Job Description

Beryl Women Inc. is looking forward to commencing our new Program “Child & Youth Safe & Strong Van Project.” This new and innovative program in the ACT will be providing specialised therapeutic support from our new kids and young people mobile van across the ACT to children and young people that have been impacted by domestic and family violence. This program is the first program of its type to be implemented in the ACT.

You will be assisting Beryl Women Inc. to address the high need for specialist services to children and young people that have been impacted by domestic violence and working to prevent the risk of further harm and violence to children and young people and improve outcomes for them and their families.

Role of position

To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge and ability across the following areas.

• A broad understanding of the nature of gendered violence and the societal drivers that enable it to continue.
• The impacts of domestic and family violence on children and young people such as trauma, homelessness, grief and loss, and poverty.
• An understanding of early intervention practice and prevention measures within the context of domestic and family violence.
• Provision of therapeutic support with children and young people in a therapeutic setting
• Understanding of feedback and evaluation with vulnerable groups
• Knowledge of program development and reporting measures
• Program design, implementation and evaluation
• Community consultation and engagement of stakeholders

REQUIRED

• Qualifications: A degree in psychology, social work, or a related field is required. A postgraduate qualification in counselling would also be considered.
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in counselling children and adolescents is required. Experience working with children who have experienced domestic and family violence, trauma or abuse is necessary for this role.
• Current ACT Working Vulnerable People Card registration.
• ACT Drivers Licence & ability to drive a large commercial vehicle.

YOU WILL BE PROVIDED

• Opportunity for flexible working arrangement with hybrid working model.
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Over and above employment conditions listed in the ACT Community Sector Enterprise Agreement
• Opportunity to develop your skills alongside a team of dedicated and committed employees.
• Equipment such as work mobile phone and laptop will be provided with IT support as required.
• Regular supervision and debriefing
• EAP Employee Assistance Program
• Collaborative strengths-based work environment
• Access to a fully equipped van to provide the program.

This role is an identified female only role (text needed here)

Initial fixed-term 12-month opportunity

Full-time (part-time would be considered)

This role is from Monday to Friday 10-6pm due to after school hours. Flexible work arrangements can be discussed when applying.

Renumeration is per the ACT MEA at a Level 7.3.

For more information about the role or to request a copy of the position description and selection criteria please contact
Robyn Martin CEO at [email protected], using the subject line: Child Counsellor / Therapeutic Specialist enquiry via EthicalJobs.