Position Statement

Support Doncare's work in providing a variety of initiatives designed to providing counselling services to individuals and families including those affected by family violence.

Responsibilities

• working within your professional scope to provide therapeutic counselling to individuals including children and young people
• working respectfully within a professional framework with individuals, children, and young people
• maintain a high level of confidentiality and duty of care following your registration bodies guidelines as well as Doncare's policies and procedures
• work in conjunction with other Doncare programs to ensure that cross program initiatives are developed and enhanced
• Establish and maintain effective and collaborative referral networks and working relationships with other professional services and community groups
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely records including those required to be maintained under legislation or funding agreements as well as Doncare's policies and procedures
• support the development and maintenance of quality assurance systems to monitor service delivery and targets
• Have well developed written and spoken communication skills, with a capacity to communicate effectively and in a timely manner, ensuring privacy security, and confidentiality
• demonstrate a high level of planning, organisational and time management skills
• work effectively as part of multi-disciplinary counselling team

Key Selection Criteria

Mandatory:

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Art Therapy or aligned field  

Essential

• Demonstrated skills in individual counselling and a willingness to work within a family supportive counselling framework
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to the principles of social justice access and equity.
• Understanding of the social and gendered context of Family Violence. It is an advantage to have experience in, and a thorough understanding of, family violence and the MARAM framework
• Experience and demonstrated ability in working with a broad range of clients
• demonstrated knowledge and experience in working effectively with a broad range of families, including but not limited to Aboriginal families, families from various culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, families living with disability, families with grandparents or other kinship carers and LGBTI families
• An ability to work in a professional manner, i.e. confidential, non-judgmental, non-directive with participants, their families, Doncare staff and external networks and funding bodies
• understanding and commitment to teamwork, a community- based agency and volunteerism
• a high level of integrity and reliability
• Willingness to learn and utilise Doncare's Client Management System

Desirable:

• Computer skills 
• Experience with MS Office packages
• Experience with client management systems
• Experience working in Community service organisations

Benefits of the Role

• Be part of a friendly, inclusive team that is making a positive contribution to the health and wellbeing of your community.   
• You can build new skills and meet new friends.  There is a great deal of satisfaction that comes from making a difference.   Volunteers are generally healthier, happier and live longer! 
• Build your confidence and skills with a diverse range of clients in a supported, friendly, and inspiring Counselling Team  
• Quality professional supervision is offered on a weekly basis (group and individual) to support your work and/or meet professional body registration requirements  
• Comprehensive orientation and onboarding induction provided 
• Opportunities available to participate in in-house training and to develop therapeutic interests and skills including facilitating groups 

Conditions of Employment

Your offer of appointment at Doncare is subject to:

• a three-month probationary period
• satisfactory criminal history (Police) check; to be renewed every three years
• A Working with Children Check prior to commencement.  Doncare has a legal and moral responsibility to ensure the safety of all children in accordance with the Child Safe Standards and expects all staff and volunteers to commit to this standard and understand their duty of care obligations.
• Qualifications and credentials completed and verified
• Preferred candidates with be required to provide two referees which includes their current or most recent Manager
• Ensure compliance with the OH&S Act and Doncare's policies
• Contribute positively and proactively to team and organisation wide OH&S activities.
• ensure compliance with legislation, contract, and policy requirements in your work to meet organisational audit, contract and registration obligations
• proactively apply your specialist knowledge in the review and maintenance of policies systems, and processes