Counsellor Advocate

 

Main characteristics

Company

Foundation House

Employment type

Full time

Category

Healthcare & Medical

Job summary

Based in Dallas 1 EFT Ongoing position About Foundation House The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture Inc. (also known as Foundation House) provides services to advance the health, wellbeing, and human rights of people of refugee backgrounds in Victoria who have experienced torture or other traumatic events in their country of origin or while fleeing those countries. The organisation was established in Melbourne in 1987 and is non-denominational, politically neutral, and non-aligned. With over 200 staff, Foundation House is a state-wide agency offering services in metropolitan, regional and rural areas, with head office based in Brunswick and service sites in Dallas, Sunshine, Dandenong, and Ringwood. About the role We are looking for a degree qualified (or equivalent) professional to deliver safe, effective, connected and person-centred assessment, counselling and advocacy services to adults and their families who have experienced torture and other traumatic events. The Adult and Family Counsellor Advocate role brings expertise and an in-depth working knowledge of trauma-informed and trauma-focussed interventions for adults and their families/carers by providing a range of interventions including early intervention, systemic, individual, group and family-based approaches. These are informed by the VFST Integrated Trauma Recovery Service Model and VFST's Trauma Recovery Framework as documented in Rebuilding Shattered Lives (2nd ed). About you To be successful in this role you will meet the following key selection criteria: be degree qualified as a psychologist, social worker, or counsellor or hold a university degree in a related discipline be experienced in conducting comprehensive psychosocial and risk assessments and providing therapeutic interventions for adults and families be experienced in working systemically by advocating on behalf of clients with a range of sectors including health, education, welfare, government and legal have demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed and trauma-focussed practice models in working with adults and their families who are survivors of torture or other traumatic events relating to their refugee background have demonstrated cross cultural competence and the ability to work with interpreters be a highly organised professional who can effectively document client health records and prepare high quality client reports demonstrate a positive, creative, and collaborative approach Previous experience in working with refugees and/or asylum seekers will be highly regarded. Salary and benefits We offer a gross annual salary of $101,250, plus 17.5% leave loading and 10.5% superannuation. Additional benefits include salary packaging up to $18,550, a range of flexible working options, a highly supportive team environment, excellent training and development opportunities, and onsite parking. Employment requirements Satisfactory Police Check Current Working with Children Check Current Driver's Licence COVID-19 vaccination* Proof of the right to work and live in Australia. * In accordance with the Pandemic (Workplace) Orders from the Victorian Minister for Health, Foundation House will comply with employer obligations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations, including the third vaccination. If you are successful in gaining employment with Foundation House you will be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination for work at our sites. Why Foundation House? Work in a role with a true purpose to make a difference in people's lives Highly supportive team environment Excellent training and professional development Diverse workforce Generous leave provisions with option to purchase additional leave Tax savings through attractive salary packaging Novated Leasing Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members APPLICATIONS Applications for this position closes 5:00pm, Tuesday 6 September 2022. Applicants must submit their resume and address the key selection criteria (KSC) above. Please ensure you submit your responses to the KSC as part of your cover letter as you can only upload two documents. For a copy of the position Description, please refer to our website hcm616.peoplestreme.net/foundationhouse/erec_external.asp For any enquiries, please contact Francisco Silva Acting Regional Manager on 0419 956 214 Foundation House is committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children and actively plays a part in combating family violence; this is reflected in our organisational policies, protocols and staff development. Foundation House is an equal opportunity employer, and we foster a work environment that is inclusive and diverse. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive impartial consideration for employment.