Description:
Due company expansion, RAATISCC are looking for a committed, skilled and passionate individuals to join the friendly RAATSICC team as a Counsellor - Child Witness Domestic Violence Program - Level 5 - Cairns based.
Our Organisation:
RAATSICC is committed to the development and maintenance of a workplace culture that delivers culturally relevant and professional programs to clients with integrity.
Position Purpose:
• This position is critical to the effective and efficient management of the Child Witnesses of Domestic Violence Support service in providing counselling and therapeutic activities to children and young people and families to understand and manage their fears, emotions and behaviours.
T he Opportunity:
• This position is Part-time, based in Cairns and regular travel through Cape York communities will be required.
• The Counsellor is to provide information, support and play experiences to children and young people affected by domestic and family violence.
• Maintain client data records and adhere to confidentiality policies and practices.
About You:
• Have extensive knowledge of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
• Provide professional advice, counselling support and refer to other support services to the parent / guardian with a specific focus on the needs of their children and young people.
• Have relevant qualifications in Counselling, Social Work, Social Sciences and related disciplines.
If you are committed to working to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities – look no further!
We offer leave loading, salary packaging and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as ongoing professional development opportunities.
Applicants must hold or be willing to obtain a valid Working With Children Check (Blue Card) before commencement and a current Drivers Licence.
A position description can be viewed on our website www.raatsicc.org.au under the "work with us tab".
To Apply: Click the apply button on SEEK and provide a Resume and Cover Letter