The Beyond Brave Case Manager is responsible for supporting survivors of child sexual abuse who are incarcerated and are considering applying to the National Redress Scheme. As Case Manager you will provide client focused short term counselling and emotional support in a trauma informed context and support clients to complete redress applications.

This is a part time 30.4 secondment opportunity until 30 June 2024. The successful applicant has the flexibility to work from Arundel, any of our other Bravehearts offices or their home office.

Some of your key responsibilities will be:

• Managing a caseload of approximately 35 – 40 clients (full-time) or 20 – 25 clients (part-time).
• Providing clear and accurate information about the National Redress Scheme (‘Redress Scheme’) to clients who have experienced historical Institutional Child Sexual Abuse.
• Working collaboratively with a highly specialised team of Case Managers.
• Conducting risk assessments and interventions, as necessary.
• Delivering short-term trauma-informed counselling (including phone support) and/or crisis intervention which are linked to lodgment of an application to the Redress Scheme

What skills, qualifications & experience you will bring:

• A minimum of 2-years post graduate experience providing counselling to survivors of complex childhood trauma and/or violence, or in mental health.
• Experience in working with adult survivors of child sexual assault, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and members of the CALD communities.
• Experience working in a Correctional setting.
• Degree in counselling, psychology, or social work with eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association (APS, AASW, ACA or PACFA).

The other things to know:

• We read cover letters so please include one with your resume as it helps us to understand why you’ve applied and what skills you can bring.
• If you need us to make any special adjustments so that you can fully participate in our recruitment process then please either outline them in your application or confidentially via [email protected].
• As a child-safe organisation, successful candidates must have a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and National Police Certificate before commencing with Bravehearts.
• All of the full details of the role are available in the position description which you can find here – bravehearts.org.au/careers/
• We foster a work environment that is inclusive and diverse so if you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or come from any other diverse or minority group, we’d love to receive your application.