• Work in a collaborative team environment
• Make a difference in the lives of individuals their families and carers who are making a submission to or are affected by the Disability Royal Commission
• An organisation who prides themselves on valuing work/life balance.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and skilled 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:

Are you passionate about making a difference? Become part of a close knit, highly skilled team of counsellors, providing person-centred practice in this unique role supporting individuals, their families and carers affected by the Disability Royal Commission. Your extensive experience in trauma informed counselling and case management will see you succeed in this exciting role. With your knowledge of self-care and being self-aware you are supported within a safe environment that includes regular peer supervision and debriefing. This role in the Disability Royal Commission Comprehensive Support Service supports a broad range of clients with disabilities and your caring and compassionate nature will see you thrive in this position.

This is a Fixed Term Full Time OR Part Time Contract until 22 December 2023. The hours are a minimum of 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 Hamilton office. This role will require some travel to meet with clients in the community or residential settings. The use of your own personal vehicle will also be required if a pool car is not available. All kilometres will be reimbursed when using your own personal vehicle.

As this position requires you to provide in person services and work within an office you are required to be fully vaccinated and stay up to date with vaccines to comply with Interrelates vaccination policy.

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

This role is SCHADS award Level 6, hourly rate $50.64.

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 organisation. We deliver services spread across 30+ physical locations (plus online) to more than 130,000 clients and we're backed by qualified staff and have more than 90 years of trusted expertise in sensitive relationship matters. We work in a broad context, connecting people with their communities and culture.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

1. A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology and/or Behavioural or Social Science and counselling is essential.
2. A minimum of 2 years' demonstrated experience in the provision of trauma informed practice model counselling and clinical support services to individuals who have experienced trauma within a violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation context.
3. 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
4. Demonstrated understanding of cross-cultural issues in providing services to individuals, families and communities who have experienced violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation
5. Capacity to engage in reflective practice and take responsibility for proactive self-care
6. Demonstrated ability to provide education and information sessions to community members

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. You will need to submit an application electronically by clicking on the "Apply Now" Button. 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 - Newcastle enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note: To be considered for this vacancy you must address the requirements of this role as part of your application.

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, or any forms of perceived disadvantage.If you will have special requirements or would like to talk to us before submitting an application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] and we 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