Counsellor/advocate grade 2 - casa (ballarat)

Counsellor/Advocate Grade 2 - CASA

Location: Ballarat Central, VIC, AU, 3350

Job Category: Allied Health Qualified

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Standard Weekly Hours: 40 x 2

Requisition ID: 3568

$44.77 to $51.46 plus salary packaging | Ballarat CASA Counsellor/Advocate - Grade 2 Social Worker

2 x Permanent Full time positions with a monthly ADO | Part time applicants welcome!

Professional development is supported through regular in-service education, supervision in line with AASW requirements and the ability to attend continuing education where appropriate. Being part of a team that values leadership and excellence in service provision, you will work in first class facilities that maximises care, compassion, individual choice and quality outcomes for all clients and patients.

• Primary clinical responsibilities include trauma-informed counselling and advocacy work for victim/survivors of sexual violence; therapeutic treatment of children and young people exhibiting harmful sexual behaviours;
• Participation in the after-hours roster.
• Manage intervention plans, risk and psychosocial assessments, and write reports for clients.
• Provision of counselling, intervention, advocacy and evaluation.
• Attend regular staff meetings to review agency priorities.

• Sound knowledge and experience in undertaking psychosocial assessments.
• Experience in provision of trauma-informed therapeutic intervention and/or case management support.
• A sound understanding of the impacts of sexual and family violence.
• Well developed communication skills and the ability to advocate and work collaboratively in the pursuit of client are required.
• Experience in working in community and healthcare settings with an emphasis on sexual assault and family violence would be a highly regarded attribute.

if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Katrina Bevelander on 03 5320 3933 for a confidential discussion.

Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to Staff Fitness program
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state's fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia's most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia's most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.