Therapeutic Specialist – Children and Families Sexual Assault Support Service

JOB DESCRIPTION

SASS is currently embarking on an exciting phase of growth as we broaden our support for victim-survivors of sexual assault and their families. As a center specialising in sexual assault support, we are now extending our assistance to clients through evidence-backed group support modalities, including yoga, art therapy and group counselling. 

Concurrently we are also expanding our individual counselling services. This presents a compelling opportunity to join our dynamic team in various new roles encompassing counselling and group facilitation.

SASS is a not-for-profit community-based crisis response and counselling service supporting people affected by sexual assault. SASS is guided by trauma informed principles, and highly values diversity, continuous quality improvement and staff development. 

SASS is seeking applications from passionate, energetic, and committed counsellors to join our Children and Families Counselling Team on a part-time or full-time basis. 

The person/s appointed will have the opportunity to work across our home SASS site based in New Town and the Arch site based in Hobart city.

We encourage you to apply for this role if you: 

  • Are a skilled and experienced clinician with a knowledge of, and experience in, a broad range of trauma informed therapies; 
  • Have experience working with children and young people who have experienced trauma; and
  • Want to use your counselling skills to support a case load of clients on their journey to recovery.

A current National Police Check, Working with Vulnerable People Card and Proof of Covid vaccination are requirements for all SASS employees. 

All SASS employees are entitled to fully salary packaging benefits, individual professional development budgets and additional leave over the Christmas period.   

For a copy of the Position Description and Selection Criteria please contact [email protected] or go online: https://www.sass.org.au/join-our-team.

Applications must be submitted via email to [email protected] by midnight 26th November 2023. 

 

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Sexual Assault Support Service

Job Salary

Full time