• Are you passionate about working with children and young people and have experience working in the domestic and family violence sector?
• Do you have a degree in Social Work/Psychology/Counselling?
• We are seeking a new member for our growing and committed team who are working to end violence against women, children and young people.

The Domestic Violence Action Centre has an exciting opportunity in our Counselling Team. The new position will suit someone who can work independently as part of our outreach program, who enjoys partnering with local community services and is competent in delivering individual counselling and group work to children and young people. Generous entitlements and salary packaging available

To learn more and review all role responsibilities, please review the attached Position Description. Please note, your application must include a current Resume and address all selection criteria.

About DVAC

The Domestic Violence Action Centre (DVAC) has a long history in providing high quality services to women, children and young people who have experienced domestic and family violence in the Ipswich, Toowoomba and surrounding regions. DVAC works from a feminist perspective. We have a gender analysis of domestic violence that understands that domestic and family violence is a result of systemic power imbalances and inequalities. We acknowledge the many barriers that exist for women and their families as they seek safety and support, and that women from diverse backgrounds can face particular and unique barriers. We are strong advocates for change on all levels. We actively stand against all forms of oppression (including racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, and multiple other forms of oppression) and believe in the right of justice, equality and fairness for all.

Through high quality service delivery combined with education, training, awareness raising and activism against violence in all its forms, our hope is to use our passion as leaders to create a world free from gender violence.

Your new role

The Child & Youth Counsellor (C&YC) is required to provide:

• Outreach to community and school locations to children and young people who are impacted or at risk of experiencing domestic and family violence.
• Short – medium term virtual and/or face to face counselling services, youth initiatives including groups to children and young people living within Toowoomba, Darling Downs and Southern Downs regions.
• Individual risk and needs assessments, safety planning and case management

To Be Successful

• Possession of relevant tertiary qualifications in psychology, counselling, or social work.
• Experience in delivering trauma informed counselling, school based and group activities and recovery to children and young people

• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and or the opportunity to develop knowledge of Child development, trauma, attachment and the impact of trauma on child development
• Experience and skills in working in community-based organisations utilising a feminist perspective and its application in working against domestic and family violence and sexual violence;
• Knowledge and skills to ensure the provision of culturally, gender and age appropriate services to clients;
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Working knowledge of the Domestic & Family Violence Protection Act 2012 and knowledge of court and legislative proceedings as they relate to the Act, and working knowledge of the Child Protection Act 1999 Qld;
• All DVAC staff are required to complete a National Police Check upon successful offer of position
• Current driver’s licence and Blue Card

Selection Criteria

1. Outline your theories, practical knowledge and understanding of the impact of domestic and family violence on children and young people, including feminist framework, child protection, attachment, child development, cultural considerations and trauma.
2. Summarise your ability to identify, assess and manage risk.
3. Outline your experience and skills in developing and implementing group based work and individual work with children and young people in varied settings e.g. school, community based and/or virtual context.
4. Identify the strategies and skills you use to prioritise competing demands and promote collaboration within a team setting?
5. Outline your knowledge and competency in administrative functions within a community-based organisation (e.g. computer skills, data management, reporting, verbal and written skills).
6. Outline your knowledge of legislation relevant to the protection of children and young people.
7. Identify your ability to network, collaborate, initiate and lead partnerships with appropriate stakeholders when working with children and young people.