Children & Young Person Counsellor/advocate

7 months ago

Ballarat, Australia Ballarat Health Services Full time

**About the role**
Grampians Health is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Social Worker for the role of Grade 2 Children and Young Person Counsellor/Advocate at the Ballarat Centre Against Sexual Assault. This is a permanent role of **up to 64 hours** per fortnight.

Primary clinical responsibilities include trauma-informed therapeutic treatment of children and young people exhibiting harmful sexual behaviours; contribution to the after-hours roster.

Sound knowledge and experience in undertaking psychosocial assessments, well developed communication skills and the ability to advocate and work collaboratively in the pursuit of client are required. Experience in working in community and healthcare settings with an emphasis on sexual assault and family violence would be a highly regarded attribute.

You will enjoy a friendly and supportive place to work where there is a strong commitment to providing high quality evidence-based care. There is excellent support and supervision from within the team at CASA. Professional development is supported through regular in-service education, supervision in line with AASW requirements and the ability to attend continuing education where appropriate. Being part of a team that values leadership and excellence in service provision, you will work in first class facilities that maximises care, compassion, individual choice and quality outcomes for all clients and patients.

**Culture & Benefits**
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Access to discounted health club membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs

**About Grampians Health**
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

**Ballarat Region**
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the states fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.

**How to apply**
Click **APPLY** or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Katrina Bevelander, Operations Director CASA 5320 3933 for a confidential discussion.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
- Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people._

**Selection Criteria**
- Essential : A Degree in Social Work, with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers or equivalent
- Desirable : Minimum of 5 years’ experience in counselling, casework and/or case management.
- Desirable : Demonstrated ability to work effectively across the CASA target group, particularly children and young people, utilising trauma-informed treatment modalities.
- Desirable : Demonstrated ability to monitor, evaluate and modify own performance.
- Desirable : Knowledge of Victorian Mandatory Reporting requirements, MARAM, Child safe standards
- Desirable : Experience in Supervision of Junior Staff. Ability to provide supervision of Social Work and Welfare students on placement.
- Desirable : Demonstrated skills in groupwork, community development and community education.
- Desirable : Basic computer skills such as word processing and proven ability in report-writing
- Desirable : Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and as a member of a team.
- Desirable : Knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding sexual assault, family violence, problem and harmful sexual behaviours and the contributing factors.
- Essential : Have you received three doses of a COVID19 vaccine? If no, please provide further detail regarding doses received, booking dates and/or other relevant information.
- Essential : Tell me what each of the following values mean to you and how you demonstrate each value at work? Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation, Respect and Compassion.

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