Intake Counsellor Advocate

3 days ago

Ballarat, Australia Grampians Health Full time

Location: Western Region | Ballarat

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Grampians Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Health and Allied Health

Reference: 19003

**Location**:Grampians, Ballarat Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA)
**Employment type: Ongoing, Up to Full-time**

**About the role**
Grampians Health is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Social Worker for the role of Intake Counsellor/Advocate at the Ballarat Centre Against Sexual Assault.

Primary clinical responsibilities include participating as a member of the CASA intake team in taking referrals, intake assessments, advocacy, safety planning and brief intervention counselling to people who have experienced sexual assault and their family members. This role also entails participation in the CASA after-hours roster.

Sound knowledge and experience in undertaking psychosocial assessments, well developed communication skills and the ability to work well in the pursuit of client and team needs and goals 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 place to work where there is a strong commitment to providing high quality evidence-based trauma-informed 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. Being part of a supportive and inclusive team that values leadership and excellence in service provision, you will work in a space 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
- Discounted on-site parking
- 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.

**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._

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