• DURATION until June 30, 2022    
• Part time 0.6 EFT
• First Nations People and people from Culturally Diverse Communities, LGBTIQ+ people and people with disability are encouraged to apply
• Applicants who have a lived experience are encouraged to apply 
• Committed to prioritising child safety and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme for organisations.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

drummond street services (DS) is a not-for-profit agency that provides family services, mental health and wellbeing support, relationship counselling, parent support and education for families, children and young people that reflect the diversity of the communities across our different locations. 

drummond street has over 127 years in the development and delivery of innovative services that strengthens families and communities with a strong focus on evidence-based/informed practice and across the prevention and early intervention spectrum of universal and targeted support.

drummond street has played a crucial role providing specialist support to members of the LGBTQI community for over thirty years through its Queerspace program.

ROLE:

drummond street has a fantastic opportunity for a part time (.6EFT) LGBTIQ Family Counsellor to join the team in the Western Region in our Geelong location.

Reporting to the Program Manger - queerspace, you'll be responsible for the delivery of high quality child and family focused prevention and intervention services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS PIVOTAL ROLE INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Provide queer sensitive and affirmative counselling and case management services to a diverse range of LGBTIQ+ clients and their families, including people of colour and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, in Geelong, Ballarat and surrounding regions
• Provide queer affirmative and culturally sensitive case consultations to internal and external clinicians and services
• Conduct assessments of risk and protective factors including comprehensive risk assessments as appropriate
• Develop and implement individual and family case plans in collaboration with the client or clients
• Provide appropriate referral to both internal and external support services to meet needs identified through the assessment and case planning processes
• Contribute to the development and delivery of group interventions relating to LGBTIQ+ health and well-being for the diverse range of LGBTIQ+ people and their families, including people of colour and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Provide regular written reports to the client’s referrer as required
• Complete all client records and other required documentation
• Utilise appropriate assessment tools and measures, as well as outcomes and evaluation tools
• Contribute to the achievement of individual, team and organisational program targets and KPI’s as per contractual agreements with funders and those determined by drummond street
• Work to the professional standards required by DS’ Code of Conduct, policies and procedures

ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

To qualify, you will hold relevant tertiary qualifications in the fields of social work, family therapy or psychology, as well as a strong working background in the mental health and/or family services sectors. Demonstrated understanding of the needs, issues and sensitivities of people from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+ and culturally and linguistically diverse people and communities knowledge and application of a range of therapeutic approaches for individuals, couples, families and young people will be essential.

This role is well suited to someone who is organised, flexible, client-focused and who can effectively manage tasks and deadlines while maintaining a high degree of self-awareness and professionalism. You will also demonstrate a positive, creative and collaborative approach to the delivery of support services and have a commitment to and experience in working with people from LGBTIQ+ communities.

As a reflection of our values and mission, we are a non-discriminatory organisation that delivers universal and targeted interventions to families, individuals, adults, children, youth and diverse communities. We are seeking candidates who embody these values and who have particular experience working with diverse communities and families. 

For further information, please contact Andi Jones, Program Manager - queerspace on 03 9663 6733. 

A position description is attached.