Family Violence Counsellor - Children and Young Persons Program (CYPP) (515206)

Job Description

Family Violence Counsellor - Children and Young Persons Program (CYPP) (515206) Department of HealthCommunity, Mental Health & WellbeingCMHW - Tasmanian Health Services Applications must be submitted by Monday 10 February, 2025 11:55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2 Employment type: Part Time Region: North Location: Family Violence Service North The Department of Health is seeking interest for a fixed-term part-time Family Violence Counsellor to join the Children and Young Persons Program team in Northern Tasmania. The Role: Provide direct assistance to children and young people to recover from their experiences of family violence trauma through the delivery of evidence-based and family violence trauma-informed therapeutic counselling and support. Provide programs that incorporate multi-level assessments and interventions and address the needs of adults, children, and young people affected by family violence. Provision of information, support, referral, and advice in a range of ways to professionals, adults, children, and young people. Key Skills: Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and practice experience of family violence trauma and its impact on the developmental needs of children and young people. Demonstrated ability to provide therapeutic sessions to children and young people focused on family violence trauma stabilization/recovery who have complex needs. Work effectively with family members and other service providers in a complex care context. Ability to use professional judgement and initiative to assess complex dynamics of risk and safety assessments within a specialist family violence framework. The Team: Work as an effective member of a professional team in the provision of services to adults and children affected by family violence as part of the multidisciplinary Family Violence Service established through the Government’s Safe at Home initiative. Details of appointment: Fixed Term, day worker, working 30.60 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2025. *Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full-time, part-time, and casual vacancies. $73,834 to $111,364 per annum + our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Benefits available to eligible candidates: Professional development and accelerated pathways. Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible. Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family. Minimum Requirements: Satisfactory completion of an approved allied health professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board or in the case of self-regulated allied health professions with either full membership or eligible for membership with the relevant professional association. Current Working with Children Registration. Desirable Requirements: Current Driver's Licence. For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr