Location:  Cairns

Hours: 45.6 hrs per fortnight (6 days per fortnight) Part time contract to 30th June 2023.

Commencement date: 18th July 2022

True’s Child and Family Service in Cairns is looking for an experienced Counsellor/Case Manager to work with Young people aged 12 -18 and their families. 

As a Counsellor / Case Manager with the Cairns True Youth Sexual Violence Service, you will:

• Provide confidential trauma-informed counselling and psychoeducation to young people 12 -18 years who have experience 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 Ture’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 community, across multiple sectors

True is a pro-choice organisation and is a not-for-profit public company limited by guarantee. 

Selection criteria:

• Experience in counselling young people and family members who have experienced trauma.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Behavioural Sciences.
• 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.
• Experience in Case Management roles with children, young people and families.
• Evidence of membership/registration with respective professional body.

Other requirements:

• A current Criminal history check will be required to be presented at interview.

The successful applicant is required to have a current “Working with Children – Blue card, issued in the State of Queensland and provide evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before commencing employment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries

For further information about the position, please email Beth Tinning, Senior Practitioner – Child and Family Service at [email protected], using the subject line: Counsellor / Case Manager - Child and Family Service - Cairns enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.