Therapeutic Support Specialist – Harmful Sexual Behaviours
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About the Role
The Therapeutic Support Specialist (HSB Focus) provides specialist therapeutic support to children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse and/or who are displaying concerning or harmful sexual behaviours (HSB) as well as to their families and support networks.
Working as part of Parkervilles Multi-Agency Investigation and Support Team (MIST) the role contributes to an integrated trauma-informed culturally responsive service that prioritises safety early intervention coordinated responses and long-term recovery.
What Youll Do:
- Provide developmentally tailored therapeutic assessment and intervention for children and young people aged 417.
- Support non-offending parents and carers to understand behaviours reduce risk and strengthen protective capacity.
- Deliver specialist consultation to internal staff and partner agencies in the understanding assessment and treatment of HSB.
- Contribute to service development through training reflective practice and embedding the Harmful Sexual Behaviour Practice Framework into daily practice.
The position plays a key part in reducing stigma preventing re-traumatisation improving family functioning and ensuring safer long-term outcomes.
This position is offered on a fixed-term full-time basis at various locations: Midland Armadale Northam Mirrabooka and Rockingham. The role will commence as soon as possible and last for three years.
The successful candidate for this role will hold:
- Relevant degree (Psychology Counselling Social Work Occupational Therapy) or equivalent training in evidence-based practices.
- Experience providing therapeutic support to children and families affected by trauma sexual abuse or harmful sexual behaviours (HSB).
- Knowledge of HSB assessment safety planning and treatment approaches.
- Skilled in working systemically with families and supporting parents in distress.
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice and the impacts of complex trauma on child development.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders.
- Strong organisational report-writing and time-management skills; able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to culturally safe and inclusive practice with experience working with Aboriginal children
What we offer:
- SCHADS Schedule B Level and Pay Point 5.1 $51.00 5.3 $53.31
- A professional and supportive work environment surrounded by a passionate and committed specialist team.
- Access to supervision and professional development opportunities
- EAP Service with Wellness resources
- Salary Packaging of up to $15900
- Vehicle available for travel during business hours
Ready to Join Us
We hope to hear from you by Monday 16th February. Well review applications as they come in and reserve the right to close the position earlier.
Who We Are
Parkerville Children and Youth Care is committed to child safety and complies with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. We have zero tolerance for anything that puts children and young people at risk.
We welcome applications from all genders sexualities ages abilities religions and cultural backgrounds. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
If you have access or support requirements contact We accept applications in different formats.
It is essential that all applicants meet the above criteria and are permitted to work and remain in Australia with no limitations.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
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