At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide counselling and support to children affected by domestic violence.
- Company: Join a passionate team at RAATSIC, dedicated to cultural and professional integrity.
- Benefits: Enjoy leave loading, salary packaging, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Full-time role based in Cairns with travel opportunities across Cape York communities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families in need.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in Counselling or Social Work required.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
- Child Witness Domestic Violence (CWDV) – Counsellor
- Cairns City Remote Area Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation
Due company expansion, RAATISC are looking for a committed, skilled and passionate individuals to join the friendly RAATSIC team as a Counsellor – Child Witness Domestic Violence Program – Level 4 – Full Time – Cairns based.
Our Organisation
RAATSIC 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.
- This position is Full 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.
Applicants must hold or be willing to obtain a valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card) before commencement and a current Drivers Licence.
Benefits
- Leave loading
- Salary packaging
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
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