Toora Womem Inc is a not-for-profit organisation which has been delivering gender specific services to women in the ACT and surrounds since ****.
Our mission is to be the leading organisation in the ACT providing safe, respectful support for all women who are impacted by domestic and family violence, homelessness, the criminal justice system and/or alcohol and drug dependency.
About You :
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Tertiary qualifications and current registrations in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling equivalent;
Minimum 3 years counselling experience working with complex trauma
Possess a valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration and a satisfactory National Police Check.
Possess a current driver's license and be willing to drive.
Position Summary :
domestic, family and sexual violence
mental health issues
drug or alcohol dependency
homelessness or needing support to stay out of the homelessness system
time in ACT Corrections.
abuse and neglect
Our current domestic violence, homelessness and AOD health treatment programs range across a variety of settings, such as; crisis, transitional and head tenancy accommodation, day programs, counselling and outreach support.
This allows Toora to provide wrap-around trauma-informed care within an integrated service system.
We deliver these complex services within a human rights and gendered framework.
The counsellor is bound by a code of ethics, good practice and confidentiality and is required to attend regular clinical supervision and an ongoing program of continual professional development.
Key Requirements :




Counselling and case management skills
Minimum 3 years counselling experience working with traumatised populations.
Understanding of AOD, sexual assault, domestic violence and issues of cultural difference
Network and community liaison skills
Communication and report writing skills
Demonstrated ability to incorporate gendered perspective within counselling frameworks.
Proficient computer skills including the use of Microsoft office applications
Ability to work as part of a team
Job Responsibility :
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND CAPABILITIES
Counselling and case management skills
Network and community liaison skills
Group work skills, and ability to lead or facilitate group therapy sessions
Communication and report writing skills
Demonstrated ability to incorporate gendered perspective within counselling frameworks.
Ability to work as part of a team and to build strong relationships with colleagues and clients
Ability to work during the week and Saturdays
High levels of personal integrity and committed to living our organisational values everyday
Proficient computer skills including the use of Microsoft office applications
Job Functions :
Community development
Job Perks :
5 Weeks Annual Leave per year
Specific Enterprise agreement with above award benefits
Salary packaging benefits
Selling Point :
Toora is looking to expand its clinical services team, and are searching for passionate counsellors to work in a small clinical team to support Women and their children who may be experiencing past or present trauma
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📌 Counsellor (Canberra)
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