• Utilise your person centred, trauma informed approach in this casework / counselling role
• Full time or Part time positions available - Max term till December with possible extension
• Based in Penrith

About the role

This position will see you providing therapeutic casework and counselling support for the Men's Behaviour Change (MBC) program participants focusing on supporting victims / survivors of domestic violence (DV). You will ensure that clients and their families will receive judgement free and tailored services that are evidence informed, align with trauma informed care principles and outcome focussed.

This role will see you undertaking the following tasks:

• Provision of quality therapeutic casework and counselling support for MBC program participants focusing on behaviour change; and/or supporting victims/ survivors of DFV.
• Provide incidental and crisis brief casework/ counselling intervention as required and in consultation with the Team Leader
• Conducting sessions using multiple mediums including face to face, telephone, video and other mediums in accordance with RANSW policy and procedure regarding the safety and well-being of partners/former partners/family members & children of the men participating in the MBCP
• Apply person centred, trauma informed, MBC practice and strength-based approach to working with clients.

The hourly rate for this position is between $37.78 and $42.22 plus super, and is dependant on skills, qualifications and experience.

We're interested in hearing from people who possess a combination of the below

• Formal graduate qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or other relevant disciplines.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in counselling and casework, specifically working with individuals and/or families that have experienced family domestic violence.
• Understanding of men's behaviour change practice and the issues that support collusion, coercion or cooperative practice when working with men who use violence.
• Understanding of the long-term impact that DFV has on former/ current partners and the children.
• Ability to provide quality therapeutic casework / counselling interventions that are person- centred, trauma-informed, strengths-based.
• Highly developed therapeutic skill base for assessment, engagement, case planning and working with people who have experienced loss, abuse and trauma.
• Demonstrated ability using a client management database.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills - builds connection and empathy quickly.

RANSW is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and recognises the importance of attracting the right people for the right job. Candidates are selected in accordance with pre-determined selection criteria. RANSW is committed to creating opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, this is a core part of our Reconciliation Action Plan. Australia's First Peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

How to Apply?

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This role has no formal closing date, we will review applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.