Counsellor Advocate Specialist

3 weeks ago


Eight Mile Plains, Queensland, Australia Anglicare Southern Queensland Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Counsellor Advocate to join our team in providing comprehensive assessment, risk assessment and safety planning, group facilitation, individual counselling and case management services to child and adult victims/survivors of domestic and family violence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide crisis response, counselling, support, and advocacy to victims/survivors of domestic/family violence and coercive control.
  • Deliver individual and group counselling using evidence-based, trauma-focused methods and assist with DVO applications and legal referrals as needed.
  • Conduct risk assessments, safety planning, and case management, ensuring accurate record-keeping and adherence to service policies.
  • Foster positive relationships within the team and contribute to a supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Participate in staff meetings, share information, and help implement improvements and changes in processes.
  • Engage in professional development, assist in training new counsellors, and contribute to service planning and research projects.
Requirements
  • Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or similar field
  • Membership with relevant professional body (or eligible to apply)
  • Current National Police Check
  • Current Blue Card
  • Current Queensland Driver Licence and own reliable vehicle
  • Competence in risk assessment and safety planning
  • Post-graduate qualifications and/or experience working with people affected by Domestic and Family Violence.
  • Ability and willingness to work outside of standard business hours and travel within the service region as required.
About You
  • Experienced Professional with previous experience in crisis support, advocacy, and counselling for child and adult victims/survivors of domestic and family violence.
  • Skilled Practitioner with the ability to administer and interpret client outcome measures, conduct risk assessments, and develop safety plans.
  • Knowledgeable and Communicative: Strong understanding of the impact of trauma and abuse, with high-level interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Proficiency in facilitating psychoeducational or therapeutic groups.
  • Collaborative Team Player: Proven ability to work effectively within a team and represent victims/survivors' perspectives in complex environments.
  • Desirable Expertise: Knowledge of men's behaviour change program processes and experience in drug and alcohol or mental health interventions.
Why Anglicare?
  • Join a respected Not For Profit and make a real impact in your role to assist Queenslanders in need.
  • Salary Packaging - get up to $15,900 of your salary tax free to pay for items such as Rent, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Utilities, School Tuition and more.
  • In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, venue hire, holiday accommodation etc.)
  • Enjoy the potential tax savings of a Novated Car Lease.
  • Employee Discounts at some of Australia's leading retailers.
  • 6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount.
  • Referral App - Earn real $$$ for sharing jobs to your network and potentially earn up to $300 per referred successful starter.
  • Career Opportunities - join a company who aim to promote from within to fill new roles with our internal-only Job Board.
  • Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
  • Pastoral Care Support & Employee Assistance Programs.
  • Free annual Flu vaccinations.


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