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Counsellor / Clinical Specialist - Disability Royal Commission - Coffs Harbour

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  • Fixed Term Part Time Contract, until 30 June 2022
  • 30 hours per week, days and hours of work are negotiable
  • This role will support the Coffs Harbour region
  • $78,998.50pa ($50.64 per hour) + 10% Superannuation, access to salary packaging, and the staff rewards program

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Counsellor, who is passionate about providing advocacy and support services to anyone who is engaging with or affected by the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability ('the Disability Royal Commission').

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Counsellor working as Clinical Specialist who has a broad range of skills and experience, with advanced knowledge of case management and working with trauma to take up a role in the Disability Royal Commission Comprehensive Support Service supporting those affected by the Disability Royal Commission.

This is a Fixed Term Part Time Contract until 30 June 2022. The hours are 30 per week and the days and hours of work are negotiable.

The service will offer face to face delivery as well as phone and online counselling and will be based in our Coffs Harbour office.

This role will:

  • Work within a framework of trauma informed care and service delivery
  • Provide trauma informed counselling services to people that have been affected by the Royal Commission that are accessible, client focused and meet the needs of people with a disability, their families and carers
  • Provide supportive referrals to legal support services, advocates, financial support services, counselling and psychological care providers
  • Refer to or collaborate with appropriate services to provide social and practical support to clients such as housing, health, mental health, financial and aged care services in order to meet the critical needs of the individual

Along with relevant tertiary qualifications, we are looking for strong capabilities, skills and experience in providing trauma-related counselling and providing flexible and responsive clinical support services to individuals who have experienced trauma. The successful applicant will also have the ability to engage in reflective practice and take responsibility for proactive self-care.

ABOUT US:

Interrelate is a not-for-profit provider of relationship services. Our vision is to empower people to thrive in the most vital part of their lives - their relationships.

We are committed to leading the way in providing responsive, cutting edge, transformative relationship services with and for our diverse communities, at every stage of life. We are committed to responding to the vulnerabilities of families and children in their communities and to building stronger relationships.

We deliver professional services like a big business, but with the heart of a not-for-profit. We deliver services spread across 30+ physical locations (plus online) to more than 130,000 clients and we're backed by qualified staff and more than 90 years of trusted expertise in sensitive relationship matters. We work in a broad context, connecting people with their communities and culture.

Due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic the majority of our workforce is working and providing services to our communities from the safety of their home. We have recently begun offering very limited face to face services under strict conditions following a risk assessment. We anticipate that by 31 January 2022 successful candidates for this position will be working fully at an Interrelate office.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

  1. A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology and/or Behavioural or Social Science and counselling is essential. Postgraduate qualifications in these areas is desirable
  2. A minimum of 2 years' experience in the provision of trauma-related counselling and clinical support services to individuals who have experienced trauma
  3. Demonstrated understanding and experience of working within a trauma-informed practice model and the ability to work with clients experiencing complex trauma within a violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation context
  4. Demonstrated understanding of the impact on individuals and their families of violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation and the skills required in working therapeutically with these individuals
  5. Demonstrated understanding of cross-cultural issues in providing services to individuals, families and communities who have experienced violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation
  6. Capacity to engage in reflective practice and take responsibility for proactive self-care.
  7. Demonstrated ability to provide education and information sessions to community members

WHAT WE OFFER:

We offer the following competitive employment conditions:

  • Salary Sacrificing and Packaging Options (superannuation, loans, credit cards, school fees)
  • Additional days of paid leave on top of standard leave entitlements
  • Training, Mentoring, Supervision, and access to Resources
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunities for multi-skilling and up-skilling
  • High level of diversity in the role
  • Excellent working environment

HOW TO APPLY:

If you think this role is for you, then please review the position description and selection criteria for the role, attached below.

You will need to submit an application electronically by clicking Apply Now. You will be required to attach a copy of your resume/cv and address the selection criteria.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Counsellor (Clinical Specialist) Disability Royal Commission - Coffs Harbour enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Interrelate aspires to continue to be a leader in our community, an organisation known for working respectfully with clients from all different and diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of diverse gender identity, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, language, socio-economic circumstances, life circumstances, beliefs, and any other forms of disadvantage.

If you will have special requirements or would like to talk to us before submitting an application, please do not hesitate to contact our People, Culture and Workforce Development team who will organise for you to chat with an appropriate staff member to explain how we can help you.

All Interrelate positions require the satisfactory completion of relevant Police and Working with Children Checks. Interrelate services are funded by the Australian Government

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