• Location: Fortitude Valley
• Classification: SCHCADS Award 6.1
• Hours: Full Time, 76 hours per fortnight
• Contract: Ongoing, dependent on funding
• Supervisor: The Domestic Family Violence Program Manager
• Interviews: Booking in for Feb 2025
• LGBTQIA+SB DFSV Counsellor for Diverse Voices, Ongoing subject to Commonwealth Government 500 worker initiative

This role is connected to The Commonwealth Government 500 Workers Initiative.

Join the Diverse Voices team to support victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence. You would be joining our small and dedicated team, working with the Domestic Family Violence Program Manger and the Project Coordinator for Diverse Horizions Support program along with the Diverse Voices team & external partners.

What we are looking for

• a) Experience in providing trauma-informed care and understanding the complexities of Domestic and family violence and sexual violence
• b) Strong communication and advocacy skills
• c) Understanding of the experiences of LGBTQIA+SB people and the unique risks they face
• d) Demonstrated skills and ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with LGBTIQA+ identifying people and others of diverse backgrounds
• e) A commitment to the health and human rights for LGBTIQA+SB people and communities and that you are a member of the LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy community

Mandatory Requirements

• a) Relevant qualification in social work, psychology, counselling or a related field
• b) A current driver’s license
• c) Comply with all law relating to the employment or engagement of Child Related Personal in relation to the Services, including all necessary Working with Children Checks however described. In addition to the initial check in clause 17.2 personnel will be reviewed to ensure they do not become a Disqualified Person

Key Responsibilities

The program you’ll be joining supports people who are experiencing violence from intimate partners and families.

As DFSV counsellor will primarily provide supports via phone, webchat and video.

• Successfully engage key stakeholders to ensure safe, appropriate care coordination for service users, their families and communities• Delivering support via phone, webchat and video
• Work alongside our team of LGBTIQASB+ workers engaged in Domestic and Family Violence prevention, contributing to a positive organisational culture and ongoing practice development of trauma-informed and intersectional feminist practice that is deeply engaged with LGBTIQASB+ communities and their experiences.
• You must adhere to the principles guiding sensitive data collection & information sharing to meet funding reporting requirements.

Diverse Voices Values

As an organisation we:

• Believe that the physical and mental well-being of our community is vital to our on-going development, and empowerment within the wider community.
• Listen to, engage, support and connect with those within our community which includes everyone who has the potential to experience oppression because of their sexuality, gender or identity, including allies.
• Respect and value an individual’s diverse experiences and expressions of sexuality, gender, and other diverse identities.
• Strive to remain transparent in our dealings whilst working to maintain the privacy of our members and the community who engage with us.
• Strategically network and collaborate with individuals, groups, organisations and services in order to assist in meeting our and their values and mission.
• Train and support those within our organisation to undertake their roles and responsibilities with the appropriate skills and knowledge.

Why work at Diverse Voices

• Join a Queer led N-F-P organisation that’s been in operation for 40 years
• Professional Development options

Further information

If you think you have the experience to do this role but don’t meet all our criteria, please get in touch to discuss your situation. We recognise that sometimes the right candidate for a job has transferable skills and experiences, not just qualifications. We're happy to talk to you about what's essential for this role.

Please let the contact person know of any adjustment that will support you during the recruitment process such as physical requirements and or assistive technologies.