• Multiple positions available 
  
• Part-time or full-time flexibility, 12 month fixed term contract
  
• Immediate start

ABOUT US:

Survivors of Torture and Trauma Rehabilitation Service (STTARS) is a non-government, not for profit organisation that has been operating in South Australia since 1991. STTARS has no political or religious affiliations. STTARS welcomes all people regardless of their age, ability, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, language or religious beliefs – it is an LGBTQIA+ friendly service that is proudly committed to inclusion and equity for all.

STTARS’ vision is to seek a world where human rights are respected and violations are challenged. Our mission is to help survivors or torture and trauma to find their voices and rebuild their lives.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

• Salary is based on the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS) 2010 - Level 5
• Part-time or full-time flexibility, 12 month fixed term contract

STTARS is looking for more than one Counsellor Advocate to join its Service Delivery teams on 12 month fixed term contracts. These positions have flexibility to be offered in part-time or fill time capacities and will be negotiated with successful candidates.

These positions will deliver specialised torture and trauma counselling and advocacy that is human rights based, trauma-informed, strengths based and recovery oriented. The role may be required to work across the STTARS client base with individual adults, children and young people as well as groups, families and communities who are in the process of transitioning from war, conflict and violence into settlement and safety.

Applications are encouraged from professionals who can demonstrate genuine commitment to ensuring the individual needs of the clients are met, while providing counselling and advocacy services through a trauma-informed approach in accordance with the STTARS Clinical Practice Framework.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES INCLUDE:

• Conducting specialised assessments to develop counselling plans which identify the most appropriate strategies for meeting the needs of the clients, ensuing the clients are actively involved in assessment, goal setting, service provision and evaluation.
• Within a therapeutic case management framework, advocating for individuals and their families for the purpose of establishing sound connections and appropriate services.
• Identifying services that will assist in meeting client’s current and longer term transitional needs.
• Preparing and maintaining client note and files, ensuring all information is accurate and recorded to required standards.
• Working at and maintaining a high standard of professional and ethical practice.
• Building effective relationships with local service providers and other relevant agencies, in order to maximise client access to services.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

The successful candidate must have relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, counselling or a related discipline.

Essential skills and experience include:

• Proven experience in undertaking comprehensive psycho-social assessments to establish appropriate therapeutic goals with clients.
• Demonstrated experience in the counselling of adults, children and young people, including recognising and responding to the effects of trauma and the specific impact on family relationships.
• Knowledge of counselling models that are trauma informed, strength based and recovery oriented.
• Experience in understanding and adapting counselling practices to cultural sensitivities.
• Knowledge of significant psychological, social and cultural issues confronting asylum seekers and refugees and the impact of such factors on the function of individuals, families and communities.

THE SUCCESSUL CANDIDATE WILL ALSO IDEALLY HAVE:

• Experience working within a culturally diverse setting.
• Experience in working within a small, collaborative team environment.
• Knowledge of the refugee/human rights sector or other community service areas and/or experience in a not for profit environment.

The applicant must also hold:

• A valid and current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• A valid and current National Criminal History Check (Police Clearance)

For further information about the role please contact Robyn Smythe (Director) or Ana Maria Allimant Holas (Clinical Services Manager) on 8206 8900.

If you would like a Position Description, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Counsellor Advocates enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is also attached.