CHILD, ADOLESCENT TRAUMA COUNSELLOR

Part-Time Position - 28 hours per week.

Central West Women’s Health Centre, Bathurst, is seeking a Child, Adolescent Trauma Counsellor with a minimum of three years demonstrated counsellingand group facilitation experience to join our team.

Being a woman is a genuine requirement for this position, as per exemption granted under Section 126A of the Anti-Discrimination Act (1977).

Salary package, terms & conditions in accordance with appropriate award. Wages ranging between $29.17 - $35.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Only applicants who address all criteria and provide a current resume will be considered for the position.

Criteria

  • Tertiary qualifications in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology or equivalent and eligible for appropriate professional membership above student level (eg. CAPA, ARCAP, PACFA, ACA, AASW, APS)
  • Minimum three years demonstrated counselling experience working with traumatised populations focusing on children & adolescents
  • Understanding of abuse (eg. physical, emotional, mental, sexual), domestic/family violence and issues of cultural difference
  • Demonstrated experience in facilitation and group work with children, adolescents, & parent/carers, with appropriate group work qualifications
  • Demonstrated organisational and time management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and incorporate feedback on performance
  • Evidence of participation in personal therapeutic work
  • Demonstrated ability to incorporate holistic approach and feminist perspective
  • Proficient computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office applications
  • Current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle

A Working With Children Check number will be required and a National Police Check will be undertaken for preferred applicants.

Further information email: phone 6331 4133 or visit:

To apply:

  • Complete CWWHC Job Application Form
  • Provide a supporting letter stating why you are the best person for the job
  • Provide a statement explaining how you meet each of the criteria
  • Provide a current resume

Applications are to be posted to: The Manager, Central West Women’s Health Centre, P O Box 674, Bathurst, NSW 2795, or dropped off at 20 William St, or emailed to:

Applications close THURSDAY 28 JANUARY 2016