We strive to deliver professional and accountable services whilst empowering our clients to find solutions and achieve their goals.
The Role:
CFRS are looking for a dedicated and experienced Practitioner who will assist in the provision of high quality trauma-informed, solutions focused counselling and support for clients impacted by sexual assault, and general family and relationship counselling. The role will include psycho-educational and therapeutic groups and will offer opportunities to support and work with diverse families with complex needs.
CFRS is seeking to appoint a part time Practitioner for the Sexual Assault and Family and Relationship Services based at Kingaroy, working 26hrs per week.
Essential requirements for the role:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social or Behavioral Sciences, from a recognised tertiary institution.
- Eligibility for membership of APS, AASW, or similar recognised professional association.
- Ability to work within the ethos of the Catholic Church, which includes the principals of Catholic Social Teaching.
- Have a current Blue Card – or eligible to apply.
- Have a current driver’s licence.
- Agree, if offered employment, to Centacare conducting an Australian Federal Police Criminal History Check.
- Agree to sign a statutory declaration stating that you have no overseas criminal offences.
- Have Australian Work Rights – Australian citizenship/Visa documentary evidence is. If so, to be provided at interview (please contact us for details if needed).
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
You are encouraged to apply for the position if you:
- Be a highly effective communicator.
- Have extensive interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and integrity in working with clients, colleagues, and community stakeholders.
- Participate in consultative and collaborative strategies with other practitioners.
- Be required to be available for some after-hours .
- Have the opportunity to support and work with diverse families and complex needs.
- Work to provide equitable services for clients.
Skills and Experience:
- Knowledge, skills and experience in the provision of brief, trauma-informed, solution-focused counselling and psycho-educational and therapeutic groups for those impacted by sexual violence and family and relationship issues.
- Well-developed understanding of Domestic and Family Violence, Child Protection and Family Law issues and the impact on families.
- Demonstrated articulation of a well-developed practice framework for sexual violence and skills and experience in intake, risk assessment, crisis intervention, case management and safety planning.
- Extensive knowledge of Domestic and Family Violence Act, Child Protection Act and the Family Law Act.
- Well-developed written work including report writing, case notes, data collection, data entry and computer literacy skills.
Remuneration:
Remuneration for this position is paid in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award, minimum level 5.
In addition, we offer excellent salary packaging options which can significantly increase your take-home pay.
Please click on the apply now button, providing a résumé and cover letter addressing your suitability for the role, including examples of the skills and experience required above.
Applications close 6th November 2022
For more information please contact Patricia Gorman on [email protected]
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people (0 – 18 years) and/or vulnerable adults. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or vulnerable adults.