Family Violence Counsellor - Children and Young Person's Program (515202)

Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - Tasmanian Health Services

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 23 March, :55 PM AEST

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2

$73,834 to $111,364 per annum

Part Time, Permanent, flexible

North West

Family Violence Service NW

The Department of Health is seeking a Family Violence Counsellor to join the Family Violence Counselling and Support Services - Child and Young Person Program (CHYPP). Join a passionate, dynamic, and supportive team in providing counselling and support to children, young people, and their families who have experienced family violence.

The role:

• Assist children and young people to recover from their experience of family violence trauma through the delivery of evidence-based and family violence trauma-informed therapeutic counselling and support. This will include a range of developmental and age-appropriate techniques and tools within a counselling/therapeutic setting.
• Contribute to and participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of group programs.
• Provide information and support, referral, and advice to clients and other service providers.
• Assess and monitor the ongoing needs of the children and young people who access the service in relation to safety and stability in the context of family violence.
• Identify, develop, provide, or purchase the services required to meet the needs of children and families. Provide support and input to the child's care team, parents/carers, and other professionals where necessary.

Details of Appointment: Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2

Permanent, part-time, day worker position working 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Notwithstanding, hours may 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 and part-time vacancies.

Salary: $71,441 to $107,878 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

You'll have access to salary packaging and a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.

Essential Criteria:

• 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 Criteria:

• Current Driver's Licence.

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

• Conviction checks in the following areas:
• crimes of violence
• sex-related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2-page application outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application, so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

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The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values, and perspectives.

• Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
• Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
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