Counsellor Group Facilitator

Job Description

$49.28 per hour + 11.5% Super + NFP Salary Package Employment Term: Permanent Part-Time Opportunity (45.6 hours per fortnight) Remuneration: $49.28 per hour + 11.5 % Super + Penalties & Allowances + NFP Salary Packaging Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others. An integral part of our Integrated Family Safety Response Service is the group programs Men Choosing Change (MCC) and Men Sustaining Change (MSC). As a Counsellor & Group Facilitator, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let’s make a meaningful difference, together. This is a unique co-facilitation program and applicants must be male. This is a genuine qualification under Section 25 and 26 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. Your part in our UnitingCare team Our Men's Facilitator and Counsellors play a pivotal role within the MCC and MSC programs, operating within a multi-disciplinary team. The primary focus of this role is to facilitate behaviour change programs and provide intake and psycho-education services to individuals who identify as perpetrating domestic and family violence. A Facilitator/Counsellor in behaviour change programs works to guide individuals, particularly men who perpetrate domestic violence, through a structured psycho-education process of self-examination and accountability. The Facilitator/Counsellor uses evidence-based techniques to challenge harmful beliefs and behaviours, promote empathy and responsibility, and support clients in making sustainable, positive changes in their lives. Hours of work will be 8:24 AM-4:30 PM two days per week and 11:54 AM - 8:00 PM one day per week This role involves creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore the underlying causes of their behaviour, understand the impact of their actions, and develop healthier ways of relating to others. Key Responsibilities include: Facilitate behaviour and sustaining change programs for men who perpetrate domestic violence, promoting accountability and positive change Provide individual intake/review and group sessions to clients, utilising evidence-based practices. Conduct assessments of clients, developing progress notes and success Implement safety planning for clients and their families, ensuring a focus on risk management and the cessation of violence Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to case planning and review processes – Risk and safety Meetings (RAS) and working alongside Women Advocate (MCC) workers Maintain accurate and confidential client records, adhering to organisational policies and legal requirements Participate in ongoing professional development and training to enhance skills and knowledge in domestic and family violence and counselling practices Uphold the values and principles of UnitingCare, promoting a culture of respect, integrity, and inclusion What makes a difference for us? Minimum Bachelor degree in Social Science, Counselling, Psychology, or Social Work A Current Driver's License Blue Card (working with children check) Demonstrated experience in domestic and family violence, with a strong understanding of the dynamics and impacts Proven fundamentals in counselling practice, with a high degree of experience in client work Epistemological awareness and ability to work within individual frameworks Expertise in safety planning and risk assessment Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice Specialist knowledge relevant to family and domestic violence including knowledge of intervention models appropriate to working with men who use DFV with a strong understanding of the dynamics and impacts We’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare family Our FaDS team are passionate about their work with parents to ensure children remain safe in the home and parents have the skills, resilience and capability to effectively parent and meet their children’s developmental, educational, health and well-being needs. We also provide targeted services to men who are seeking to change their behaviour. Child safe, Child friendly UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple–everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety. #J-18808-Ljbffr