OverviewChild and Youth Worker/Practitioner (Part-Time) (w/ Relocation Assistance)We're seeking a skilled Child and Youth Worker to provide therapeutic interventions and counselling to children and young people affected by family violence.
You'll also support carers and collaborate with services to reduce the impact of violence in the community.ResponsibilitiesDelivering trauma-informed counselling and group workSupporting carers through advocacy and information sharingSafety planning and crisis responseCoordinating with police and local servicesCommunity education and stakeholder engagementWhat we're offeringA$100,000.00–A$105,000.00/yr pro rata + 12% super + salary packagingPart-time 0.8 FTE | No after-hours | Relocation assistance consideredSalary packaging (up to $15,900 p.a.) to boost take-home payFlexible part-time hours – 60 hours per fortnight, no after-hours workOngoing professional development and formal training in trauma-informed practiceA close-knit, supportive team cultureRelocation assistance (for the right candidate)About Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service (CRDVS)Help children and families impacted by domestic and family violence.
As part of our Mareeba team, CRDVS supports children, families and carers with a focus on healing and resilience.About the OpportunityWe're seeking a skilled Child and Youth Worker to provide therapeutic interventions and counselling to children and young people affected by family violence.
You'll also support carers and collaborate with services to reduce the impact of violence in the community.RequirementsDegree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or similarExperience working therapeutically with children and young peopleCommitment to feminist practice and systems-informed approachesAbility to manage complexity with empathy and cultural sensitivityOpenness to supervision, reflection, and ongoing learningAdditional experience with play therapy, sand tray, or other trauma-informed modalities will be highly regardedC Class driver's licence, Working With Children Card, and police check (or willingness to obtain)Apply NowIf you're ready to do meaningful, complex work with a supportive and respected organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
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