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Part time (4 days) permanent role based in our Centre for Womens, Childrens and Family Health in Campbelltown$43.53ph - $46.83ph + Super + Salary PackagingFlexible Friendly organisationThe Centre for Womens Children & Family Health has a commitment to employing women from diverse backgrounds. The Benevolent Society considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s. 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)Our OrganisationThe Benevolent Societys vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.As part of The Benevolent Society''s vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.About the roleWomen deserve to heal from trauma. You will support women and their children through counselling to strengthen their relationships and begin to heal from the trauma of their experience. You will be supporting families that have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, abuse, bullying and other forms of vulnerability and disadvantage. Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will undertake initial assessments; provide high quality counselling, psychotherapy, case management, and therapeutic group work. We use a trauma informed, strengths based approach and an integrated, wrap around service model.DutiesDuties include but are not limited to:You will provide assessment and counselling to women, children and families experiencing the impacts of complex trauma including Domestic Family Violence and attachment disruption.Provide appropriate strengths based assessments and risk minimisation processes, including safety planning.Cofacilitate psychoeducation and well being groups for women and children.Our BenefitsWe support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A best life is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:Salary Benefits - You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!Motor Vehicle Packaging Options to suit your lifestyle.Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.Our Reconciliation Commitment Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.Skills and ExperienceYou will be a Counsellor, Psychologist, or Social Worker with:At least 3 years experience working with families who have experienced domestic violence and trauma in a counselling setting (counselling both adults and children/young people).You will have a strong understanding of attachment and the impacts of adversity on childrens developmental outcomes and relationships.A trauma informed strengths based approach to working with clients using a range of modalities to suit the needs of the family.A clear understanding of child protection and mandatory reporting responsibilities.Excellent time management and organising skills to balance competing demands.Ability to provide outstanding service to our clients in a positive, respectful and culturally sensitive way.Relevant tertiary (degree) qualification in counselling, art therapy, social work or other related discipline.Apply now! Please submit your current CV and 1 page cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role. Call Michelle on 0411 547 738 to discuss the role in more detail. #J-18808-Ljbffr