Safe Steps is the only 24/7, family violence response centre in Victoria, providing a “state-wide entry point” for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence. Services include information and referral, crisis response, specialist family violence risk assessment, safety planning, Webchat, and access to supported crisis accommodation. Our vision is safety, support and respect for all victim-survivors of domestic and family violence.

Safe Steps are now working with 1800RESPECT Australia, to help deliver the national counselling, information and support service for people affected by domestic, family and sexual violence.

THE ROLE

We are currently recruiting for Full Time Clinical Support Specialists to join the team! Applications will be assessed as they are received.

The Clinical Support Specialists will be part of the 1800 Respect Service and are responsible for organising and providing Clinical Supervision, Auditing, Coaching and Training to other Clinical Support Staff and Clinical Line Specialists staff and at times Counsellors. 

• Based at Safe Steps head office in North Melbourne
• SCHADS Level 7.1 - $58.23

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Ongoing Coaching and Supervision to Counsellors, other Clinical Support Staff
• Support the development and implementation of training programs
• Conduct auditing
• Coordinate Professional Development
• Collaborate with Clinical Management: Work closely with management and other relevant stakeholders to identify organizational needs, set training objectives, and develop strategies for achieving those objectives.
• Maintain Training Records: Ensure the team accurately document all training activities, including attendance, participation, and progress, in a secure and organised manner, ensuring that records are maintained in accordance with established guidelines.
• Contribute to Program Development

Other:

• Promote and uphold Safe Steps' values of integrity, diversity, and empowerment.

• Collaborate with services to provide comprehensive support for the LGBTIQ+, CALD, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Disabilities Communities.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Minimum 4 years of demonstrated trauma counselling experience (preferably telephone counselling) or full-time equivalent experience in specialised sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling.
• a robust understanding of federal and state-based legislation, including child protection legislation relevant to service delivery.
• capacity to work and support staff, whilst remaining calm and embedding self-care practices.

Education/Certifications

• A completed minimum Bachelors degree from an approved provider (Approved courses can be found via the relevant peak body).
• Be qualified counsellors registered with either the Australian Counselling Association (Level 4 or above) or psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA- Clinical); or
• Be qualified social worker registered with full AASW membership; or
• Be registered psychologists with AHPRA (General)
• 2 years demonstrated experience supervising.

 INTERESTED? APPLY TODAY!

If this sounds like the role for you then click on the 'Apply Now' button below.

Please note:

• Your application will not be considered unless you provide a cover letter responding to the key selection criteria (maximum 2 pages of text) and a brief Resume.

• Applications will be assessed as they are received. We reserve the right to close the application period early if a suitable candidate is found.

• Applications must be submitted through the Safes Steps Jobs Portal unless another accessible method has been discussed.

We are committed to being an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural, linguistic, and religious backgrounds, all ages, LGBTQIA+ people, and those with a diversity of experiences.