Description:
- Join a rewarding role as a DFV Counsellor in Rockhampton, providing vital support to individuals and families. Enjoy a strong team environment, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to make a real impact in the community.
- $50.00/hr + generous salary packaging to boost take-home pay. Flexible part/full-time
- Enjoy ongoing training, development, and subsidized professional supervision!
We seek a skilled professional with experience in the domestic and family violence sector, capable of quickly building rapport and collaborating within diverse teams. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of the challenges faced by individuals and families affected by domestic and family violence, child abuse, suicidal ideation, and self-harm.
About the Role
The Domestic and Family Violence Counsellors are responsible for providing a range of Domestic and Family Violence services to adults experiencing ( or at risk of experiencing ) domestic and family violence.
Key aspects of the role include:
Providing therapeutic intervention counselling services with a focus on families and individuals impacted by domestic family violence, intimate partner violence (IPV), trauma, and other relevant presenting comorbidities
Participate in the development and implementation of psycho-educational programs relevant to families and individuals impacted by domestic and family violence
Participate in the implementation of service systems and collaborative activities to educate and build the capacity of local community members to respond and foster confidence and understanding of behaviours relating to the “cycle of violence”
Contribute to crisis responses with a collaborative approach, including completion of risk assessments, safety planning, relevant referrals, Domestic Family Violence orders, housing, and financial assistance, and supporting clients experiencing domestic family violence
Counsellors must ensure they provide services in accordance with relevant funding guidelines and standards, including but not limited to Domestic Family Violence practice standards, best practice principles, ethical responsibilities, and CatholicCare’s organisational policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum requirement Accredited Diploma of Counselling AQF level 5 and 1- 2 years relevant experience working within the Domestic & Family Violence environment
Proof of Membership and ability to maintain membership to one of the following professional associations: ACA Christian Counsellors of Australia, QLD Counsellors Association, Australian Community Counselling Association Inc – professional membership, ACWA, AASW and or APS
A current C or CA class Driver’s license (QLD)
Core Competencies
Ability to provide client assessments and safety and risk assessments, safety planning and therapeutic intervention counselling in accordance with the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012
In depth knowledge of trauma informed practice and attachments relating to domestic family violence within family systems
Ability to quickly build rapport and work collaboratively with diverse teams and or autonomously as required
Demonstrated ability to implement client outcome measures in accordance with service guidelines, funding accountability, ethical responsibilities, and best practice principles
Competent in delivering psychoeducational group programs
Knowledge of Critical Incident response
Other requirements
Understanding of the confidentiality practice within the child protection and domestic and family violence legislation
Ability to work within the legal limitations around the right to confidentiality and privacy
Knowledge of the issues affecting families and individuals who may be experiencing domestic and family violence, child abuse, trauma-informed practice, suicidal ideation, and self-harm
About CatholicCare Central Queensland
CatholicCare Central Queensland is a leading community service provider local to Rockhampton. Specialising in the delivery of a wide range of quality social services including aged care, disability care, counselling, psychology, family relationship support and mediation and domestic and family violence response, CatholicCare Central Queensland offers diverse and rewarding careers in busy and dynamic environments.
The CatholicCare Central Queensland and Helem Yumba Domestic & Family Violence Response program provides a range of collaborative and person-centred support interventions to adults, children and young people who are experiencing, or who are at risk of experiencing, domestic and family violence. The partnership between CatholicCare and Helem Yumba is a first for our region, ensuring that all domestic and family violence supports are provided in a culturally safe way.
So what’s great about CatholicCare?
⭐ A values-driven organisation committed to making a difference.
⭐ Supportive team culture with mentorship and professional development opportunities.
⭐ Our people are at the center of everything we do.
⭐ We’re an organisation with big plans – our 430 strong workforce continues to grow and there’s no plan to stop any time soon!
⭐ Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives.
⭐ Meaningful work where you can contribute to positive organisational change.
Don’t wait – Apply Now!
To apply for this fantastic opportunity, please submit:
Your current resume
A cover letter addressing the key aspects of the role
Don’t miss out! Apply today and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of Domestic and Family Violence at CatholicCare Central Queensland.
NB: All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of relevant screening and background checks, including an Australian Federal Police check, an NDIS disability worker screening check, and attainment of a Blue Card for working with children, prior to commencement.