About Us : Toora Womem Inc is a not-for-profit organisation which has been delivering gender specific services to women in the ACT and surrounds since 1982. Our mission is to be the leading organisation in the ACT providing safe, respectful support for all women who are impacted by domestic and family violence, homelessness, the criminal justice system and/or alcohol and drug dependency. About You : ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Tertiary qualifications and current registrations in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling equivalent; Minimum 3 years counselling experience working with complex trauma Possess a valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration and a satisfactory National Police Check. Possess a current driver’s license and be willing to drive. Position Summary : Toora is looking to expand its clinical services team, and are searching for passionate counsellors to work in a small clinical team to support Women and their children who may be experiencing past or present trauma, such as: domestic, family and sexual violence mental health issues drug or alcohol dependency homelessness or needing support to stay out of the homelessness system time in ACT Corrections. Abuse and Neglect Our current domestic violence, homelessness and AOD health treatment programs range across a variety of settings, such as; crisis, transitional and head tenancy accommodation, day programs, counselling and outreach support. This allows Toora to provide wrap-around trauma-informed care within an integrated service system. We deliver these complex services within a human rights and gendered framework. The counsellor is bound by a code of ethics, good practice and confidentiality and is required to attend regular clinical supervision and an ongoing program of continual professional development. The filling of this role is intended as a special measure under section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and relevant provisions of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT). Under section 33B of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT), this position is open to women only as a genuine occupational requirement. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women are eligible to apply. Key Requirements : Counselling and case management skills Minimum 3 years counselling experience working with traumatised populations. Understanding of AOD, sexual assault, domestic violence and issues of cultural difference Network and community liaison skills Group work skills Communication and report writing skills Demonstrated ability to incorporate gendered perspective within counselling frameworks. Proficient computer skills including the use of Microsoft office applications Ability to work as part of a team Job Responsibility : KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND CAPABILITIES Counselling and case management skills Network and community liaison skills Group work skills, and ability to lead or facilitate group therapy sessions Communication and report writing skills Demonstrated ability to incorporate gendered perspective within counselling frameworks. Ability to work as part of a team and to build strong relationships with colleagues and clients High levels of personal integrity and committed to living our organisational values everyday. Proficient computer skills including the use of Microsoft office applications Job Functions : Community development Job Benefits : 5 Weeks Annual Leave per year Specific Enterprise agreement with above award benefits Salary packaging benefits Selling Point : Toora is looking to expand its clinical services team, and are searching for passionate counsellors to work in a small clinical team to support Women and their children who may be experiencing past or present trauma Contact : Shannon Jones
