Bravehearts is Australia’s Employer of Choice in Child Protection. Working with Bravehearts means working with a dedicated team that is on a mission to protect kids.
The Turning Corners Program provides a comprehensive and integrated response to working with young people who have engaged in, or are at risk of engaging in, harmful sexual behaviour. The program also supports young people who have been impacted by harmful sexual behaviours.
This role is a part-time fixed term role based at Loganholme with some regional travel required. Initially the role will be 4 days per week and then reduce to 3 days a week from 30 June 2023 until contract expiry on 31 Dec 2026
A day in this role may include:
- Provide evidence based clinical treatment and counselling to young people who engage in harmful sexual behaviour, or who have been impacted by harmful sexual behaviour
- Provide support and education to clients and their family members around the issues, symptoms and ongoing concerns relating to harmful sexual behaviours, and the effect on themselves, the survivor and families
- Conducting assessments with clients, including family and home visits, to ensure the work completed is effective and measurable
- Concise and professional reporting for external bodies
- Delivery of training where required, including community network forums
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- A tertiary qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or related field
- Registration and/or membership with governing body of profession
- Experience in providing trauma counselling
- Some experience in working with young people engaging in harmful sexual behaviour is preferred
- A demonstrated understanding of child protection legislation relevant to service delivery is required.
- An open-minded, resilient and optimistic outlook
- Drivers Licence and ability to travel throughout Queensland is essential
- As a child-safe organisation, candidates must have a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and National Police Certificate before commencing with Bravehearts
Why work with Bravehearts?
Qualified and passionate staff are attracted to Bravehearts’ culture where success is celebrated, life balanced and self-care is expected. In return for your hard work and dedication, you will enjoy:
- In house clinical supervision
- NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- A culture of self-care with paid self-care leave
- Paid Birthday day off
- Monthly professional development days
- Allowance to put towards external professional development
- Specialist training provided
- Flexible working hours
- Employee Assistance Program – Independent confidential counselling service
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a real difference in your community, submit your resume today and tell us in your cover letter why YOU are the right candidate for the role.
For a full copy of the Position Description please visit bravehearts.org.au/careers/
People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.