- Hours: 4 days per week (60 hrs per fortnight)
- This is a fixed term contract to 30 June 2023
True’s Child and Family Service in Cairns are looking for an experienced Counsellor/Case Manager to work with young people aged 12 -18 and their families.
As a Counsellor / Case Manager in Cairns Youth Sexual Violence Service, you will:
- Provide confidential trauma-informed counselling and psychoeducation to young people 12 -18 years who have experienced sexual abuse; have problematic sexual behaviours or engage in harmful sexual behaviours
- Provide confidential counselling face-to-face; by virtual/digital platforms; in the office or community spaces; in line with True’s policies and procedures
- Provide confidential counselling and support to the young person’s non-offending family members/carers/support networks
- Provide personal safety education and safety planning
- Provide case management services to young people and their families to enhance their belonging and connection within the community, across multiple sectors
True is a pro-choice organisation and is a not-for-profit public company limited by guarantee.
Applicants are required to submit a written response to the following selection criteria. One paragraph per criterion is required.
Selection Criteria
- Experience in counselling young people and family members who have experienced trauma
- Experience in case management roles with children, young people and families
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology or behavioural sciences
- Evidence of membership/registration with respective professional body
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation and ethical requirements for working in the area of child sexual abuse or assault
- Demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed practice and best practice principles when working with in the area of child sexual abuse and harmful sexual behaviours
- Demonstrated knowledge/understanding of problematic sexual behaviours and harmful sexual behaviours in children and young people
- Demonstrated understanding of cross-cultural issues (primarily those relating to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture) in providing counselling and support services to children, families, and communities who have experienced sexual assault
- Experience in working within or in partnerships with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, communities, and organisations
Other
- A current "Working with Children" - Blue card, issued in the State of Queensland, and a current criminal history check will be required
Click here to view the full Counsellor / Case Manager - Child and Family Service, Cairns position description.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Enquiries
For further information about the position, please email Sandi Brown, Manager – Child and Family Service at [email protected] using the subject line: Counsellor / Case Manager, Child and Family Service - Cairns enquiry via EthicalJobs.
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How to apply
Please provide a cover letter with your CV and a short response to each of the selection criteria.