Melbourne, Victoria Employment Office

• Are you an experienced Social Worker, Psychologist, Counsellor or similar looking for the chance to join a passionate NFP organisation?
• Part-time role (0.8FTE) providing direct counselling services to women who are impacted by domestic/family violence
• Competitive remuneration package plus up to $15,999 salary sacrificing, with ongoing training/professional development opportunities 

About the Organisation 

Established in 2006, Boorndawan Willam Aboriginal Healing Service (BWAHS) provides a range of services and programs to Aboriginal individuals and families who are experiencing, at risk of experiencing family violence, or use violence. Currently BWAHS is one of 4 Aboriginal specific state funded healing services in Victoria. 

About the Opportunity

BWAHS is currently seeking a Women's Counsellor to join their Family Violence Therapeutic Program team. This is a part-time role (0.8 FTE), based at their new Croydon, Melbourne office.

Reporting to the Practice and Development Manager, you will be providing individual counselling and family therapeutic counselling sessions for women who are impacted by or have experienced family violence and intergenerational trauma.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Undertaking intake and assessment services and engage with clients through in-service and outreach appointments as appropriate;
• Collaborating and consulting with internal and external stakeholders to reduce identified barriers and support to clients to attend therapeutic groups and programs;
• Coordinating therapeutic services for women in the program, including liaising with existing support services;
• Providing specialist therapeutic support to women within the program to promote their healing and recovery from the effects of family violence or abuse;
• Supporting the development and facilitation of structured group and family sessions where appropriate;
• Participating in regular clinical supervision as negotiated with the Practice and Development Manager; and
• Ensuring that client safety practices are maintained at all times.

For more information please click 'Apply' now!

About the Benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable women, children, and families and ultimately eliminating the impacts of trauma and abuse in the community. You will finish each day knowing that you have made a genuine, positive difference to the women within the program.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a highly attractive remuneration package, commensurate with your skills and experience, plus super and salary packaging up to $15,999.

As a growing organisation, BWAHS offers great job security, and is committed to investing in their staff, with ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Finally, you'll also benefit from a fantastic work/life balance, with part-time hours, and the potential for flexible work arrangements, negotiable depending on your needs.

This is a rare opportunity to support vulnerable women and make a real, positive difference in their lives and the wider community – Apply Now!

Source: Uniting News