VIOLENCE ABUSE AND NEGLECT FAMILY & YOUNG PERSON'S COUNSELLOR
Albury Wodonga Health is seeking a passionate and experienced counsellor to join our Specialist Counselling Services team. As a VAN Family & Young Person’s Counsellor, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting children, young people, and families impacted by violence, abuse, and neglect.
This is a unique opportunity to work with motivated families who have had some level of contact with the NSW Child Protection system, delivering trauma-informed care that fosters safety, healing, and long-term wellbeing. The program provides:
- Trauma-informed interventions and responses,
- Case coordination that includes intake, assessment, case planning and referral functions,
- Client-focused advocacy, liaison and consultation,
- Consultation in relation to child protection matters to other health professionals as part of the team's service delivery.
- A genuine child-centred, family-focused approach, collaborating across services to ensure clients receive the service they need, when they need it.
We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or Counselling
- Extensive post-graduate experience in therapeutic counselling, groupwork, parenting support, and case management
- Proven ability to engage families facing service hesitancy or barriers
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
Employment Type: This is a part-time (.8FTE) permanent opportunity. However, full time could be considered for the right candidate.
Albury Wodonga Health prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
AWH is committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.
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📌 VIOLENCE ABUSE AND NEGLECT FAMILY & YOUNG PERSON'S COUNSELLOR
🏢 Albury Wodonga Health
📍 City of Albury