Purpose of the role:

This key role will provide Culturally safe, strength-based trauma informed counselling support utilising YOKAI model of care & ways of working which is specific to supporting Stolen Generations Survivors & Descendants. Support Survivors who may be experiencing past or present trauma, also those triggered by the application process when applying for the current WA Stolen Generations Redress Scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide high quality counselling and mental health services to client impacted or triggered by WA Stolen Generations redress scheme process & application.

· Conduct psychological & risk assessments, including suicide & self-harm risk, safety & wellbeing needs.

· Develop team-oriented care/support plan with clients, incorporating clinical, cultural, social & practical supports

· Group work skills, and ability to lead or facilitate group therapy sessions

- Communication and report writing skills

- Conflict resolution & de-escalation skills

- Network and community liaison skills

- Ability to work as part of a team and to build strong relationships with colleagues and clients

- High levels of personal integrity and committed to YOKAI values.

- Proficient computer skills including the use of Microsoft office applications

Organisational Requirements

- Adhere to YOKAI – Healing Our Spirit’s vision, values, and Code of Conduct.





- Comply with all organisational policies and procedures, including those related to child safety, cultural safety, privacy, WHS and incident reporting.

- Participate in performance development processes and agreed work plans.

- Travel within W.A as required, including to regional or remote communities, sometimes outside standard business hours.

Essential

· Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling equivalent;

· Minimum 3 years counselling experience working with complex trauma

· Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal people and the ability to communicate effectively and in a culturally appropriately manner.

· Demonstrated knowledge of current issues, standards, and trends in the delivery of mental health and social and emotional wellbeing services to Aboriginal people.

· Demonstrated awareness and knowledge of issues impacting on those affected by Stolen Generations' policies and practices.

· Demonstrated ability to work within and maintain strict confidentiality guidelines and policies.

· Awareness of and can work to YOKAI’s mission of truth justice and healing.

· Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with clients, carers, and other professionals from diverse cultures.

Desirable

· Identify as a Aboriginal person.

· Current driver licence

📌 Counsellor (Perth)
🏢 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN STOLEN GENERATIONS ABORIGINAL
📍 Perth