Counsellor (Victim Support/Domestic Violence)
Job No:
79521
Location:
Geraldton, WA
- Utilise your skills to enhance the lives of women, children and men who have been affected by family and domestic violence.
- Work with a well-established non-profit community based organisation
- Geraldton, WA based role - relocation assistance provided to the right candidate(s)
About the Organisation
Chrysalis Support Services is the key leading agency in the Midwest with family and domestic violence and sexual assault. Chrysalis provides professional and confidential counselling, advocacy and support to empower individuals who are suffering the effects of family and domestic violence and recent or past sexual assault.
Chrysalis House (Refuge) provides safe supported accommodation for women and children who are escaping family or domestic violence or are at risk of being homeless as a result of a crisis.
CSSI Community Educators deliver a range of educational programs that promote respectful relationships, child protective behaviours and address issues associated with the harmful effects of domestic violence and sexual assault.
The organisation upholds and advocates for the rights of the individual, and the community, to live free from fear, violence and abuse.
About the Opportunity
As a result of growth in services, Chrysalis Support Services now has an opportunity for a Counsellor to join their team in Geraldton, WA.
Reporting to the Clinical Services Coordinator, the main aim of this position is to provide counselling and victim support to those affected by family and domestic violence.
To be successful, you will hold tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Behavioural/Social Sciences or a related discipline, or equivalent experience providing individual counselling and therapeutic support in the area of family and domestic violence. You will also need to be registered, or eligible for registration with a relevant professional body.
Chrysalis Support Services is seeking candidates with a strong understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of working within an area of family and domestic violence, particularly in relation to working with women and children. Importantly, you will have proven experience in Individual support services and counselling to victims of family and domestic violence.
Candidates with a knowledge of models of intervention for child victims of family and domestic violence, experience running therapeutic groups, as well as an understanding of the ethical issues that may be evident in providing counselling services to clients accessing similar services, will be viewed favourably.
This is a pivotal 'hands-on' role and accordingly, the successful applicants will be required to demonstrate an ability to work both in a team and autonomously and to prove a history of working with children and their families.
Due to the challenging and sensitive nature of this position, you will require advanced skills in counselling victims of family and domestic violence and be able to demonstrate advanced report writing abilities and computer skills. Skills in working with persons from an Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds is required.
A current driver's licence, as well as a current Federal Police Clearance and a current Working with Children check (or a willingness to obtain these), is also essential.
NOTE: This position is to be filled by a woman, which is a genuine occupational qualification as provided for by the Equal Opportunities Act 1984, section 30 and 31 (B).
About the Benefits
You will be rewarded for your hard work and commitment with a highly attractive above award remuneration package plus salary sacrifice options. You will also enjoy 4 weeks annual leave (with leave loading) and have the ability to salary package through RACV Salary Solutions. Relocation assistance is also on offer for the right candidate.
This is a Monday-Friday roles (with on-call roster) offering work/life balance and Chrysalis is a family-friendly workplace.
In addition to this, Chrysalis offer first-rate professional development opportunities so that you can continue to expand your skills base.
About life in Geraldton, Western Australia
Geraldton is the regional hub of Midwest WA. Located about 450km north of Perth, the city is perched near beautiful coastline to the west and rolling hills and breakaway ranges to the east. The Chapman and Greenough Rivers frame the city to the north and south.
Geraldton's incredible location lends itself to a host of recreational activities, especially water sports. Windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing, fishing, diving and swimming are popular choices for the energetic while those looking to relax will love lazing on our white sandy beaches, strolling its shorelines or wading in the turquoise shallows.
Geraldton is also home to a wide range of metropolitan services including schools, shopping centres, medical facilities, sporting facilities, restaurants and bars.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding position - APPLY NOW!