• Join a family friendly, passionate team
• Part Time position/s with options to work from 3 to 9 shifts per fortnight
• Flexible work options with Work From Home opportunities
• Short term contract to September 2020 with expectation to be ongoing

Your New Role

As a Specialist Trauma Counsellor your new role will involve providing specialist counselling to clients of the national 24/7 1800RESPECT line, who have been impacted by domestic and family violence and/or sexual violence. The position works within an established national framework and requires the highest level of professionalism, ethical behaviour and compassion.

You will:

• Provide appropriate trauma telephone counselling to clients of the 1800RESEPCT line
• Support our clients in managing risks and providing appropriate referrals
• Meet statutory obligations as mandatory reporters in cases of children at risk of harm
• Using a range of computer and online programs in updating case notes and entering other statistical data
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, vision and values of DVConnect

This is a 24/7 service and we are currently seeking to fill a variety of shifts across the week including days, evenings and overnights. In order to consider applications to 'work from home' you will need to commit to working a minimum of 5 shifts per fortnight, including a minimum of 2 overnight shifts (9pm-6am) if required.

What You Need to Succeed

You will need a minimum of 3 years specialist counselling experience (phone counselling desirable) supporting clients who have been impacted by domestic, family and/or sexual violence.

Other essential requirements include:

• Tertiary qualifications in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology or related discipline
• Eligible for membership with governing body of profession - AASW, APS, ACA, PACFA
• Demonstrated ability to work within a challenging and demanding (although rewarding) work environment
• Commitment to a 24/7 service and willingness to work a variety of shifts, including overnights if required
• Ability to attend 2-3 weeks initial training and if 'work from home' is an agreed arrangement, a minimum of an additional 4 weeks in the Brisbane office.
• Strong team work; flexible, adaptable and positive approach
• Ability to attend training days, team meetings and supervision sessions in Brisbane throughout the year

Why Join DVConnect?

• Friendly, supportive and passionate team who are making a difference in the lives of people impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence
• Family friendly workplace with flexible working arrangements
• On-site parking
• Competitive salary and benefits including salary packaging, meal and entertainment card and discount program available.
• Opportunity for on-going professional development
• EAP and professional supervision provided

DVConnect is an equal opportunity employer and we encouraged applications from those who are under-represented in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Refer to the Position Description and Selection Criteria Form.