TRAK Forward works with adult and children victim-survivors of Family Violence; TRAK Forward offers a range of both joint and separate therapeutic interventions, as recommended by the Family Violence Royal Commission. The TRAK Forward program is delivered through a partnership of agencies comprising of Anglicare Victoria, The Salvation Army and Windermere Child & Family Services.

About Windermere

Supporting parents and families is a fundamental part of what we do at Windermere. Windermere’s counselling services support families and individuals in becoming empowered to deal with complex and challenging issues, whilst building positive connections within the community. It is a community with varied and complex needs, but we truly believe that everyone is someone in our community. That is reflected not only in our approach to those we work with, but to those who work with us.

Windermere fosters a culture of flexibility, support and wellbeing. We have a wide range of workplace benefits including:

• Flexible work hours and ways of working
• Gifted days off between Christmas and New Year
• Rostered days off and Time in Lieu
• Employee referral program
• Above award personal leave
• Flexible Leave Scheme (50/52)
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Study leave
• Generous salary packaging and the opportunity for professional development.

About the role

As a Counsellor part of the TRAK Forward program, you will use a trauma-informed, phase based treatment framework to promote and aid the recovery of families who have experienced family violence. More specifically, you will be responsible for:

• Actively engaging families who have experienced family violence in decision-making, planning and action processes applying empathy, openness and honesty in all communications and interventions
• Provide therapeutic and a family focused service, working in partnership with families and stakeholders to achieve their goals
• Work with the family to empower them to manage their life situation and to take charge of their lives, including positive engagement with their community
• Participate in group work facilitation and implement evidence based group work models which aid parents, children and families in their recovery from trauma associated with family violence

We are seeking a Counsellor working 26.6 (FTE 0.7) hours per week. This position will form a vital part of the TRAK Forward team which will be based at the Anglicare office in Morwell. Occasional co-location at other Windermere locations (including the Morwell office) for meetings and functions will be expected.

Please note, the position is advertised as a 12-month contract, however, there is scope for extension following review.

About you

You will be a tertiary qualified Counsellor, Psychologist or Family Therapist (Social Worker) with demonstrated knowledge and expertise within trauma, sexual assault and family violence. Your resilient yet compassionate approach to engage with consumers who have been impacted by trauma will be key to your success. Applicants who are highly motivated to make a difference to children and adults who have faced trauma and adversity and share our strong values to help strengthen our community are encouraged to apply.

Windermere honours the ongoing cultural and spiritual connections, heritage, customs and beliefs of Aboriginal people, and pays respects to Elders past and present.