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$49.28 per hour + 11.5% Super + NFP Salary PackageChildren''s Domestic and Family Violence Counsellor | Integrated Family Safety Response ServiceEmployment Term: 10-month fixed term contract | part-time opportunity (30.4 hours per fortnight)Remuneration: $49.28 p/hr + 11.5% super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay)Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCareAt UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our FaDS (Family and Disability Services) team work passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in peoples lives.As a Childrens Domestic and Family Violence Counsellor, youll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Lets make a meaningful difference, together!Your part in our UnitingCare teamThis position has a primary focus of working with children and young people and providing specialized counselling (individual and group work) to children and young people who have experienced domestic and family violence.What makes a difference for us?The successful applicant will haveTertiary qualifications (minimum Bachelor) in a relevant human services field, with membership or eligible membership of an appropriate professional body (e.g. AASW, APS, PACFA Member Association) preferred and significant relevant experienceExperience working therapeutically with children, adolescents and families, experiencing complex issues.Excellent counselling, therapeutic and interpersonal skills including knowledge of evidence based therapeutic interventionsDemonstrated assessment skills, including therapeutic assessment, crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety planning.An understanding of the impact of trauma on children and young people and the components of working within a child protection framework.Significant knowledge in the area of domestic and family violence and impacts on children and familyGreat communication skills, analytical skills and attention to detailBlue Card for Child Related EmploymentPreparedness to work within the ethos and values of UnitingCare QueenslandWhat makes a difference for you?Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balanceNFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: SalaryPackagingExplainedA recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government schemeDiversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural eventsCareer development opportunitiesto challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful differenceA positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving othersWed love you to be part of our UnitingCare familyJoining our FaDS, team, youll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, were a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephens Hospital, and St Andrews War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years.Child safe, Child friendlyUnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for childrenimplement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our servicesappropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occurDiversity & InclusionOur approach is simple everybody iswelcome 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 safetyUnlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:How many years'' experience do you have as a Child Counsellor? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have a current Australian driver''s licence? Do you have membership with any of the following psychology, social work, or counselling boards? Do you hold Tertiary qualifications (minimum Bachelor) in a relevant human services field? Do you have experience working therapeutically with children, adolescents and families, experiencing complex issues including domestic and family violence? If so, please detail.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr