Domestic & Family Violence Counsellor

Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding and life changing role Your search may be over

Womens Safety Services SA (WSSSA) is a leading provider of support services for women and children experiencing domestic & family violence. Our organisation shares a vision for a society where women and their children live safely and thrive in communities free from all forms of violence. Our staff have passion courage and resilience that nurture and support life-changing outcomes for clients.

THE ROLE

Our Domestic Violence Crisis Line (DVCL) is a fast paced busy and intensive 24/7 telephone service providing state-wide crisis responses to women and their children experiencing Domestic & Family Violence.

The DVCL requires a Domestic & Family Violence responder who is available to work across a 24/7 roster. The successful applicant must be available to work a fortnightly base roster across day afternoon night and weekends. Our responders triage calls conduct risk assessments and provide a specialist crisis first response to callers seeking safety.

Use your knowledge and understanding of domestic and family violence to provide information referrals and support to callers experiencing domestic and family violence.

An opportunity for a variety of available shifts on a part-time fixed term contract.

A full position description can be foundHERE

ABOUT YOU

Youre passionate about human rights and in particular the safety of people whove experienced domestic or family violence; youre inquisitive and astute at assessing needs quickly and making clear and concise decisions. If this sounds like you - wed love to hear from you!

To succeed in this exciting and demanding role you will need:

• Hold or be studying towards a degree level qualification in Social Work or hold a tertiary degree in a related discipline with commensurate experience with the position;
• Strong interpersonal skills & initiative to problem solve and initiate planned responses.
• The ability to do shift work to a 24/7 roster including day afternoon night and weekend shift.
• An understanding of the issues faced by people experiencing domestic or family violence
• A capacity to work under pressure and at times autonomously.
• A current drivers licence and be eligible for or hold a DHS Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance.

We will also look favourably upon:

• Demonstrated experience within the specialist domestic and family violence sector or working with those who have been impacted by domestic family and sexual violence.
• Understanding of risk assessments and safety management strategies.
• Previous Helpline workplace experiences e.g lifeline 1800 respect.

WHY CHOOSE WOMENS SAFETY SERVICES SA

We are proud to offer the following benefits to our valued staff:

• Level 5 Social Community Home Care & Disability Award: Hourly rate of $51.68 penalty rates
• Generous above award Enterprise Agreement entitlements: Including 5 Wellbeing days 5 weeks of annual leave 6 weeks paid parental leave Paid Domestic & Family Violence Leave First Nations Ceremonial and Cultural leave
• Salary Packaging Options: up to $15900 tax free and other incentives available
• Commitment to work life balance: flexible hours/ ways of working
• Career Development Opportunities: promotion opportunities on the job and in-house training.
• Womens led organisation: client-centered strengths based diverse trauma-informed supportive and responsive
• Specialist Trauma-informed Employee Assistance Program

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should include your resume and a cover letter addressing the person specification within the position description and will be reviewed as received.

Inquires can be emailed to

WSSSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building our strengths through a diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants applicants of culturally diverse backgrounds those with disability and gender diverse applicants are strongly encouraged apply.

Persons of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent who have the appropriate background and skills but do not have the essential qualification will be entitled to apply for any roles requiring a qualification in Social Work within Womens Safety Services SA (WSSSA).