About Us:

Allambee is a leading provider of specialist therapeutic services for people impacted by sexual violence and/or domestic and family violence with over 30 years’ experience supporting individuals, children, young people, and families of the Peel region. Alongside our therapeutic programs, Allambee’s Women’s Health Service provides responsive gendered health services, combined with preventive interventions and health promotion activities to support improved long-term health outcomes for women.

About the Role:

Allambee is recruiting for an experienced Children & Youth Counsellor to work in our clinical team providing specialist therapeutic intervention for children and young people who have been impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence. The role is primarily with children and young people, however as service need requires there may also include some work with adults impacted by impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence. The role is based at Allambee's Peel Health Hub office and outreach location/s. You will be part of an enthusiastic, dynamic, and supportive team that is committed making a real difference to the lives of individuals, children, young people, and families impacted by interpersonal violence.

Part-time (3+days) or full-time options considered.

Allambee offers the following:

Supportive, team-based working environment within a values driven organisation

The opportunity to develop your skills in a specialised therapeutic setting

Full training provided with a strong organisational focus on professional development

Professional supervision

Diversity in job/role with the option for being involved with a range of projects or initiatives

Family friendly work-place

Salary packaging and Novated leasing opportunities

Key Responsibilities: (dependent on role/program):

Provision of evidence-based therapeutic assessment and interventions for children, young people and/or adults

Provision of community-based training for professionals in relation to family, domestic and sexual violence.

Provision of crisis and brief intervention for clients with a recent trauma experience

Provision of triage screening assessments for new referrals and active waitlist management support for clients

Design and delivery of evidence-based group counselling interventions and psychoeducational programs

Interagency consultation and collaborative case management

Active engagement in reflective practice, clinical supervision and professional development.

About You:

Allambee is looking for a passionate, motivated individual who either has experience in working with trauma or who has experience in counselling and is looking to make a move into this specialised area.

Successful candidates will bring the following:

A Bachelor or Masters qualification in Psychology, Social Work, or Counselling or related discipline with knowledge and experience relevant to the role and eligibility for membership in the relevant professional association.

12 months or more experience in in providing direct/formal counselling interventions to children, adolescents and/or adults.

Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of trauma informed care and practice

An understanding of family and domestic violence, sexual assault/abuse and the impacts of trauma consistent with best practice theoretical frameworks

Sound knowledge and experience of best practice therapeutic interventions with children, adolescents, and adults who have experience violence, abuse and/or trauma

Understanding and appreciation of issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from CALD backgrounds

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently.

The successful candidate must have current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a WA Working with Children Check (or equivalent), and a current WA Driver’s Licence (or equivalent).

To Apply

To apply, please attach your detailed resume and a covering letter addressing each of the key selection criteria.

Applications close COB 3rd September.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.

If you would like to talk more about the role or the service please contact Kelly Wrightstone, Services Manager at [email protected] or 08 9535 8263.

Allambee is committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

Allambee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community. All are strongly encouraged to apply.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.