Position Summary |
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Men’s Domestic and Family Violence Facilitator and Counsellor to work Part Time across Gympie and the Sunshine Coast. The applicant must be female. This is a genuine qualification under Section 25 and 26 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.
The role will include engaging men who use violence, with a strong focus on safety for women and their children, using safety, accountability and responsibility frameworks. The position includes conducting individual intake and assessments of male participants for the sixteen week Men Choosing Change (MCC) group program, to determine eligibility and suitability. The role requires ongoing risk assessment for the safety of women and children in partnership with the Women’s Advocacy and Children’s Counselling services .
We are seeking a Men’s Domestic and Family Violence Facilitator and Counsellor to work Part Time across Gympie and the Sunshine Coast.
What you'll need
- Tertiary qualifications (minimum Bachelor) in a relevant human services field, with registration or eligible membership with an appropriate professional body (e.g. AASW, APS, PACFA Member Association)
- Preference is for a Senior Level Facilitator however other levels will be considered
- Exceptional skills and knowledge in the area of Domestic and Family Violence
- Experience working with mandated or potentially resistant clients preferred but not essential
- Experience in facilitating relevant group work
- Substantial experience working with children and families
- Experience in the area of child protection is preferred but not essential
- Blue Card for Child Related Employment
- Current Drivers Licence
- Preparedness to work within the ethos and values of UnitingCare Community
Please Note: To ensure the health and safety of our people, and the clients, residents, patients and people we serve at Uniting Care Queensland, all staff are required to comply with statutory and Government requirements, such as public health directions, and Uniting Care's vaccination policy requirements, with respect to COVID-19 vaccinations. The successful applicant must be able to meet Uniting Care's mandate of receiving all recommended doses of approved Covid-19 vaccines (including boosters) approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration and the provision of Covid-19 Certificate before commencing employment.
Supporting you to support others
Family and Disability Services is a respected industry leader and one of Queensland’s largest community service providers, with a wide range of services that provide support to vulnerable individuals, families and communities in metropolitan, regional and remote locations across the State. We’re proudly not-for-profit and offer you:
- Access to salary packaging & meal and entertainment benefits
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
- Employee assistance, health & wellness programs
- Values-based culture & rewards and recognition
- Ongoing learning & development
Ready to work together?
Our application process takes less than 15 minutes – Click the ‘APPLY’ button below to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter.
Our team are available to answer any questions you may have. We’ll do our best to get back to you 2 weeks from the closing date.
Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their gender, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.
We know that when our people feel respected and valued, we empower them to share that within the communities we serve and to provide the very best care. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
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