Senior Counsellor
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Job Description
Want to know why its an exciting time to join Windermere Firstly there is no other organisation quite like us. Why do you ask We are an independent community service organisation working across the Southeast of Victoria to help those who need it most. Our unique range of services include; Communities for Children Family Health & Wellbeing Childhood Development Education & Support Early Intervention Therapy Services NDIS Support Coordination and Plan Management Homelessness Support Counselling Services assistance to support victims of trauma assault and violent crimes and Recovery Support Services.
Are you a Counsellor Senior Counsellor or supervisor who is passionate about providing high level support to a team of highly skilled experienced and passionate Counsellors and work with victims of Family Violence and Sexual Assault to empower and provide a space for healing that is safe inclusive and trauma informed If you said yes then look no further because this is the perfect role for you!
Why work at Windermere
We are committed to outcome-focused care for children families and individuals and to making a positive difference in the community. As well as tailored support services for individuals and families Windermere provides a varied scope of services to support disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Windermere offers a culture of flexibility support and wellbeing.
Staff Benefits - this is where we stand out from the crowd! Windermere offers staff a wide range of unique benefits beyond the salary.
- Flexible Ways of Working - home in the office or combination of both
- Above Award Personal Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
- Gifted days off (between Christmas and New Year)
- Employee Referral Program - $500 per referral
- Flexible Leave Scheme (50/52 51/52)
- Salary packaging (up to $15900 per year additional $2650 meals and entertainment)
- Structured performance and 1-on-1 development check-ins
- Secondment and career growth opportunities
- Staff discount program for everyday items
- Opportunities for professional development
- Study Leave provisions
- Paid Parental Leave
Windermere care about staff and strive for continuous improvement which is why we regularly ask our staff and consumers about what we can do better. n our staff survey from November 2024 87% of respondents said they were proud to work at Windermere and 86.3% feel we are committed to diversity equity and inclusion. Read more here lets talk about this exciting opportunity!
The Senior Counsellor will be responsible for providing supervision to a team of passionate and highly skilled and experienced Counsellors. Will be responsible of holding a case load and providing direct Counselling support to victims of Family Violence and Sexual Assault. Clinical supervision certification is also a requirement.
This role is permanent Part-time (0.6 FTE) and a truly rewarding opportunity for someone with a professional background in Counselling and working with victims of Family Violence and Sexual Assault.
*As Windermere is a not-for-profit organisation employees are able to claim everyday living expenses up to $15900 against their annual Pre-Tax Salary. Use the salary packaging calculator available here - Salary Packaging Calculator Accesspay- ( Salary up too - $67K (pro rata) without Salary Packaging this is the equivalent and comparative salary in the job market to $74K (pro rata) (including $15900 Salary Packaging)
Key Selection Criteria:
- Bachelor level qualifications in social work social welfare community services or related discipline that meet the mandatory minimum qualifications for specialist Family Violence Practitioners (essential as per Recommendation 209) and/or can demonstrate eligibility to work within the Family Violence Sector under Recommendation 209.
- Comprehensive MARAM Training and FVISS/CISS training (evidence of completion or willingness to complete during the onboarding period).
- Supervisor Training:
- Formal training or certification in clinical supervision and experience providing clinical supervision to Counsellors.
- Demonstrated understanding of the impact of trauma and trauma informed practice.
- Demonstrated understanding of the impact of Family Violence sexual assault and working with children who display harmful sexual behaviours.
- Demonstrated assessment skills including psychosocial assessment and the MARAMIS framework.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills. Able to maintain consumer files and databases. Ability to prepare written reports.
- Planning and organising excellent time management and organizational skills. Ability to work under pressure.
- Willingness to promote and support practices that are inclusive culturally responsive safe and accessible.
- Willingness to undertake pre-employment screening - Working with Children Police check and medical assessment.
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
- Right to Work in Australia e.g. Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Skills And Experiences
If this job excites you then click the Apply button to view the detailed Position Description and submit your also ensure you address the Key Selection Criteria in your application letter.
If you require any specific access adjustments or support within the Windermere recruitment interview or onboarding process please contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist via phoneor email
Windermere is committed to creating equitable environments for consumers and employees. We do this by building diverse and inclusive services and workspaces where all peoples from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander CALD LGBTIQ Communities and those living with disability will know and feel accepted affirmed safe and celebrated. Windermere is delivering this through the continued development and implementation of our Welcoming and Inclusion Strategy as we seek to provide a diverse workforce at all levels.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
