Crisis Intervention Counsellor

4 days ago

Brisbane, Australia DVConnect Full time

At DVConnect, we're not your average NFP organisation We're a force of change with a robust focus to create pathways of life free from violence and fear We are the largest collection of DFVSA specialists in the country and Queensland’s leading provider of evidence-based, trauma-informed services that supports and empowers people impacted by violence and abuse._

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Location: Beautiful Brisbane office with fantastic views

Status: Permanent Part-Time

Remuneration: SCHADS 4.1 ($41.94) + 11% superannuation + salary packing (available)

**Your 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 24/7 roster including overnight shifts (9:30pm-6:30am).

**About you**
- Tertiary Qualification (minimum 3 years duration) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or relevant field - **Required**:

- Experience in the domestic and family violence and/or community sector
- **Highly Regarded**:

- 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

**What's in it for you?**
- Competitive award rate
- Monthly staff activities
- Uplifting and supportive team environment
- Empowering professional development
- Be surrounded Brisbane's top practitioners
- **It is a genuine requirement that this position is filled by a woman as permitted in sections 25, 104 and 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1991**_

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