Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 6th Jul 2020
TRAK Forward works with adult and children victim-survivors of Family Violence; TRAK Forward offers a range of both joint and separate therapeutic interventions, as recommended by the Family Violence Royal Commission. The TRAK Forward program is delivered through a partnership of agencies comprising of Anglicare Victoria, The Salvation Army and Windermere Child & Family Services.
Supporting parents and families is a fundamental part of what we do at Windermere. Windermere’s counselling services support families and individuals in becoming empowered to deal with complex and challenging issues, whilst building positive connections within the community. It is a community with varied and complex needs, but we truly believe that everyone is someone in our community. That is reflected not only in our approach to those we work with, but to those who work with us.
As a Counsellor part of the TRAK Forward program, you will use a trauma-informed, phase based treatment framework to promote and aid the recovery of families who have experienced family violence. More specifically, you will be responsible for:
As part of the successful tender with Anglicare, we are seeking a Counsellor working 38 (FTE 1.0) or 30.4 (FTE 0.8) hours per week. This position will form a vital part of the TRAK Forward team which will be based at the Anglicare office in Morwell. Occasional co-location at other Windermere locations (including the Morwell office) for meetings and functions will be expected.
Please note, the position are advertised as 12-months contracts, however, there is scope for extension following review. Some flexibility in hours will be made available to the successful candidates.
Applicants who are highly motivated to make a difference to children and adults who have faced trauma and adversity and share our strong values to help strengthen our community are encouraged to apply.