Counsellor/Advocate Grade 2

at  Ballarat Health Services

CULTURE & BENEFITS

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to discounted health club membership
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Grampians Health is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Social Worker for the role of Grade 2 Counsellor/Advocate at the Ballarat Centre Against Sexual Assault. This is a permanent role of 64 hours per fortnight.
Primary clinical responsibilities include counselling, advocacy support to people who have experienced sexual assault and their family members; contribution to the after-hours roster; as well as support to children and young people exhibiting harmful sexual behaviours. Sound knowledge and experience in undertaking psychosocial assessments, well developed communication skills, the ability to work well in the pursuit of client and team needs and goals are required. Experience working in community and healthcare settings with an emphasis on sexual assault and family violence would be a highly regarded attribute.
You will enjoy a friendly and supportive place to work where there is a strong commitment to providing high quality evidence-based care. There is excellent support and supervision from within the team at CASA. Professional development is supported through regular in-service education, supervision in line with AASW requirements and the ability to attend continuing education where appropriate. Being part of a team that values leadership and excellence in service provision, you will work in first class facilities that maximises care, compassion, individual choice and quality outcomes for all clients and patients.