Child and Youth Worker (Part-time)

Job No: 76262
Location: Tablelands, QLD

  • Make a difference in the lives of people affected by domestic violence
  • Join a supportive team of professionals who are passionate about ending domestic and family violence
  • Attractive remuneration circa $63,690 - $64,900 (pro-rata) plus leave loading and salary sacrifice options

About the Organisation

Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service Inc. (CRDVS) aims to use its specialist knowledge and skills to prevent domestic and family violence in the community and to empower those affected by it. 

CRDVS's vision is "Making a difference – bringing domestic and family violence to an end".  We seek to do this by providing a comprehensive and client centred quality service to all vulnerable clients. The organisation provides a confidential and free service for family members who have experienced, or are currently experiencing, domestic and family violence. CRDVS will at all times strive to uphold high levels of professionalism and accountability.

The service is staffed by a close-knit team of qualified professionals with experience in adult and child counselling, court support and training.

About the Opportunity

Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service Inc. (CRDVS) has a rewarding opportunity for a Child & Youth Worker to join their teams based in the Tablelands region. This is a part-time opportunity (0.5 FTE) required 19 hours per week.

In this role you will provide quality counselling and associated services to children and youth who have been affected by domestic violence, in order to reduce the impact and trauma of domestic violence.

More specifically, your duties will include:

  • Developing and providing appropriate, specialised face to face counselling, group work and crisis support for children and young people who have been affected by domestic violence;
  • Working flexibly with a variety of modalities appropriate to counselling children and young people who have experienced or witnessed domestic violence as their individual needs and learning styles dictate;
  • Providing information and support to carers of child witnesses of domestic violence, individually and in group settings;
  • Advocating for clients and developing and maintaining links and networks with other organisations to provide effective services and improve coordination of appropriate responses to domestic and family violence;
  • Developing and maintaining professional training materials and client resources;
  • Providing phone and face to face crisis support, advocacy, information and referral to people experiencing domestic and family violence;
  • Preparing and maintaining confidential records of client work including case management plans, reports and assessments; and
  • Enhancing greater community awareness of domestic and family violence and the effects it has on children and young people by participating in community education.

The ideal candidate will have appropriate tertiary qualifications in the social or behavioural sciences (e.g. Psychology, Social Work, Art Therapy, Counselling) or a related discipline and will have substantial experience in providing counselling interventions and support specifically to children and young people. You will have in-depth knowledge, analysis and understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women, children and adolescents, as well as other issues affecting child welfare such as child abuse and neglect.

You will have a demonstrated understanding of developmental stages for children, adolescents and families, and the ability to articulate a number of theoretical frameworks from different counselling models, including trauma-informed practice.

CRDVS requires a resilient applicant with good coping mechanisms, an initiative and creative energy. You must have outstanding interpersonal and team building skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, families, government and non-government agencies and the general public. Also required are computer literacy skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

All applicants must hold (or obtain) a current C Class driver's licence, a Working With Children Card and a formal police criminal history check.

To download a full position description, please click here. 

About the Benefits

In return, you will be rewarded with attractive remuneration of $63,690 - $64,690 (pro-rata) plus annual leave loading and the opportunity to increase the value of your take-home pay with salary sacrifice options. You'll also enjoy an excellent work/life balance!

If you are looking for a challenging yet meaningful and personally satisfying role, this is it. CRDVS offers a supportive and flexible workplace, with a team of professionals that is passionately devoted to ending domestic violence in the community. The organisation is proud of its close-knit team culture and low staff turnover, indicative of not just the personal reward in the work, but the supportiveness of the team.

Staff and management are open to new ideas, so this is a perfect role for someone who enjoys the freedom to improve systems and processes to work more effectively. On top of a comprehensive induction to the organisation's services and management, you will also be supported to continue your professional development, with training, conferences and other career advancement opportunities available. You will also receive regular in-house and external professional supervision.

People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, as well as Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

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