Trauma-Informed Counsellor & Advocate for Children

South West Healthcare; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals & entertainment

Novated leasing

Extra superannuation

Professional development

Clinical supervision

Leadership programs

Job summary

South West Healthcare's South Western Centre Against Sexual Assault (SWCASA) invites applications from suitably qualified social workers for a Counsellor/Advocate position in Warrnambool. You will provide counselling, advocacy and support to clients across age groups affected by sexual assault and family violence, with opportunities to contribute to intake responses and group programs.

The role reports to a Team Leader and offers regular clinical supervision, professional development and a

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Social Work and experience delivering therapeutic interventions, case management and risk assessments.
• A trauma-informed approach to working with children, young people and adults affected by sexual assault and family violence.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication and ability to work both autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling and advocacy to clients affected by sexual assault and family violence.
• Participate in intake response, community education and therapeutic group programs.
• Work under supervision with a multidisciplinary team and receive clinical supervision.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Case management

Risk assessments

Education

Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent

Job description

South West Healthcare's South Western Centre Against Sexual Assault (SWCASA) invites applications from suitably qualified social workers for a Counsellor/Advocate position in Warrnambool. You will provide counselling, advocacy and support to clients across age groups affected by sexual assault and family violence, with opportunities to contribute to intake responses and group programs.

The role reports to a Team Leader and offers regular clinical supervision, professional development and a