Crisis Intervention Counsellor
6 months ago
At DVConnect our aim is for all relationships to be free from domestic, family, and sexual violence. We are the only service providing a state-wide response across Queensland through our Womensline, Mensline and Sexual Assault Helplines to meet the safety needs of those living with domestic and family violence. We also provide specialist therapeutic counselling support across Australia, within the national 1800RESPECT program.
**Your New Role**
As a Crisis Intervention Counsellor, you will provide domestic and family violence support services to Queensland women through information and referral, crisis counselling, safety planning, advocacy and providing safe accommodation and travel.
You will be responsible for making professionals assessments of caller needs and taking all reasonable action to meet these needs within the operating framework and principles of DVConnect.
Our Crisis Intervention Counsellors also respond to incoming calls on the Queensland Sexual Assault line and at times on DVConnect’s Mensline.
We are currently looking for applicants who can work a variety of shifts across a 27/7 roster including overnight shifts (9:30pm-6:30am).
**What we’re looking for**
- Tertiary Qualification (of minimum 3 years duration) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or relevant field.
- OR other relevant qualifications with substantial experience in the domestic and family violence sector.
- Demonstrated ability in working with women who have experienced domestic and family violence preferably within in a crisis context.
- Demonstrated understanding of feminist practice and how this is used as a framework to understand and respond to the gendered nature of violence against women and children.
- 2+ years' experience in the community sector.
- Solid IT skills.
- High level of resilience and good self-care practices in place to support working in an environment that can be challenging and demanding at times.
- Up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations
**Why join DVConnect?**
- Great conditions including paid parental leave, additional leave provisions; improved penalty rates and more generous long service leave provisions.
- Family friendly workplace.
- Flexible work practices.
- EAP support and Professional Supervision provided.
- Competitive salary and benefits including generous salary packaging, meal and entertainment card and discount programs available.
- Opportunity for ongoing professional development.
- Submit your resume and cover letter.
- Your resume should outline your work history and details of relevant qualifications.
- Your cover letter should detail why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience would be a good fit.
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