Foundation House | Counsellor Advocate | Melbourne
vor 2 Wochen
Rebuilding Shattered Lives - supporting refugees to recover from torture and other traumatic events
Your impact
Foundation House adopts a holistic and integrated approach to meeting the complex needs of our refugee background clients and their communities to ensure the application of trauma-informed principles and trauma focused interventions.
As a Counsellor Advocate, you will work with the Foundation House Trauma Recovery Framework to provide expert assessment and counselling, using a diverse range of developmentally appropriate psychosocial therapeutic interventions.
These services address both the complex psychological impact of torture and trauma, along with addressing the many challenges our clients face in terms of the broader social and economic determinants of mental health.
Your role will also involve a range of advocacy including liaison and facilitated referrals with relevant health, community, education, and legal services.
The CA role
We currently have full-time (or part-time 0.8 EFT) ongoing position available in our new Wyndham office.
Regular supervision, guidance and professional development support is provided to assist you in undertaking your work as a Counsellor Advocate and to support high quality services to our clients.
For further details on our Counsellor Advocate model, please see our website you
We are looking for Counsellor Advocates who are committed to advancing human rights and are passionate about supporting trauma recovery for refugee background individuals and families.
You will:
Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments with individuals and families to develop clear formulations and client-centred therapeutic goals.
Provide developmentally appropriate trauma-informed and trauma focused counselling and therapeutic interventions using a range of evidence-based modalities.
Provide psychoeducation in individual, family and group settings.
Identify critical issues clients experience that are affecting their sense of wellbeing, mental health and safety, and develop strategies for responding to those issues.
This includes making referrals and undertaking advocacy with relevant health, community, education, legal services and government agencies.
As a Counsellor Advocate you will embrace working with people from many cultural and religious backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
What you will need to successfully apply
Positively respond to the below selection criteria:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work, counselling, or other related discipline.
Demonstrated experience and expertise in counselling, preferably in a similar trauma recovery context or another area of trauma-focused service provision.
Demonstrated experience conducting psychosocial assessments and risk assessments of adults and families.
Ability to write high quality professional psychosocial reports for a variety of key stakeholders, including legal and government bodies.
Good understanding of how to negotiate and advocate with multiple service systems in Victoria to support the needs of clients and their families.
In return
You will be rewarded with:
an attractive remuneration package, ranging between $97,377 and $111,090 plus superannuation (based on experience).
salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550,plus novated car leasing options.
a role with true purpose to make a difference in people's lives.
a welcoming, highly diverse and supportive team environment.
excellent training and professional development.
generous leave provisions with option to purchase additional leave.
access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for both staff and family members.
Foundation House is an inclusive employer
Foundation House is an equal opportunity employer; we foster a work environment that is inclusive and diverse.
We are values driven and are committed to improving the life outcomes of refugees and asylum seekers.
Foundation House is a state-wide agency offering services throughout Victoria.We currently have approximately 250 staff across our five offices in Brunswick, Dallas, Dandenong, Ringwood and Sunshine, and we also provide services in partnership with other agencies in regional and rural Victoria.
Foundation House is a Child Safe organisation committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children.
We actively play a part in combating family violence, as reflected in our organisational policies, protocols and staff development.
Read more about our history on our website.
How to apply
Upload your CV and a cover letter (maximum one to two pages) outlining why you are suitable for this role and how you meet the selection criteria as described above.
For more information about our hiring process, please refer to our careers with us page.
Please note, applications close 2pm on the 9th of December 2024, and will be considered as they are received.
For enquiries please contact our HR Team ****** or phone Justin Curreen-Harris on 03 9389 8***.
If you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet all selection criteria, please still get in touch as we would love to talk with you and see if you could be a suitable fit.
Hiring is subject to satisfactory Police Check, current Working with Children Check, and proof of the right to work and live in Australia.
Additional information
Based in our new Wyndham office, full time or 0.8 part time Salary of 97-111k + Super + Salary Packaging Annual leave loading, purchased leave and other great benefits Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys.
If you see something suspicious, report this job ad .#J-18808-Ljbffr
-
Foundation House | Counsellor Advocate | Melbourne
vor 2 Wochen
Melbourne, Österreich Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture Inc VollzeitRebuilding Shattered Lives - supporting refugees to recover from torture and other traumatic events Your impact Foundation House adopts a holistic and integrated approach to meeting the complex needs of our refugee background clients and their communities to ensure the application of trauma-informed principles and trauma focused interventions.As a Counsellor...
-
Counsellor Advocate
vor 4 Wochen
Melbourne, Österreich Foundation House VollzeitRebuilding Shattered Lives - supporting refugees to recover from torture and other traumatic events Your impactFoundation House adopts a holistic and integrated approach to meeting the complex needs of our refugee background clients and their communities to ensure the application of trauma-informed principles and trauma focused interventions.As a Counsellor...
-
Counsellor Advocate
vor 4 Wochen
Melbourne, Österreich Foundation House VollzeitRebuilding Shattered Lives - supporting refugees to recover from torture and other traumatic eventsYour impactFoundation House adopts a holistic and integrated approach to meeting the complex needs of our refugee background clients and their communities to ensure the application of trauma-informed principles and trauma focused interventions.As a Counsellor...
-
Counsellor Advocate
vor 4 Wochen
Melbourne, Österreich Tideri Jobbörse VollzeitRebuilding Shattered Lives - supporting refugees to recover from torture and other traumatic eventsYour impactFoundation House adopts a holistic and integrated approach to meeting the complex needs of our refugee background clients and their communities to ensure the application of trauma-informed principles and trauma focused interventions.As a Counsellor...
-
Senior Child Counsellor
vor 1 Monat
Melbourne, Österreich Australian Psychological Society Limited VollzeitListed By: Australian Childhood Foundation on 1 Nov 2024Join the Australian Childhood Foundation as a Therapeutic SpecialistPart-time fixed term contract position for 12 months (0.9 FTE/4.5 days per week)Competitive salary benefits packageMake a difference in the lives of childrenSenior Child Counsellor – Pathways to Resilience ProgramThe Australian...
-
Senior Child Counsellor
vor 4 Wochen
Melbourne, Österreich Tideri Jobbörse VollzeitListed By: Australian Childhood Foundation on 1 Nov 2024 Join the Australian Childhood Foundation as a Therapeutic Specialist Part-time fixed term contract position for 12 months (0.9 FTE/4.5 days per week) Competitive salary benefits package Make a difference in the lives of children Senior Child Counsellor – Pathways to Resilience Program The Australian...
-
Senior Child Counsellor
vor 1 Monat
Melbourne, Österreich Psychology: Leading Group VollzeitListed By: Australian Childhood Foundation on 1 Nov 2024Join the Australian Childhood Foundation as a Therapeutic SpecialistPart-time fixed term contract position for 12 months (0.9 FTE/4.5 days per week)Competitive salary benefits packageMake a difference in the lives of childrenSenior Child Counsellor – Pathways to Resilience ProgramThe Australian...
-
Senior Child Counsellor
vor 4 Wochen
Melbourne, Österreich Tideri Jobbörse VollzeitListed By: Australian Childhood Foundation on 1 Nov 2024 Join the Australian Childhood Foundation as a Therapeutic Specialist Part-time fixed term contract position for 12 months (0.9 FTE/4.5 days per week) Competitive salary benefits package Make a difference in the lives of children Senior Child Counsellor – Pathways to Resilience Program The Australian...
-
Accounting Clerk
vor 2 Wochen
Melbourne, Österreich Hyatt House South Melbourne VollzeitAt Hyatt, care connects us.We believe in the power of belonging - of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world.We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers.Hyatt House hotels make guests feel genuinely at home with an elevated, spacious and perfectly self-sufficient experience.Hyatt House South...
-
Student Counsellor
vor 4 Wochen
Melbourne, Österreich Study Select VollzeitAccredited courses from leading Australian universities, TAFEs and collegesHow to Become a Student Counsellor in Australia: careers in Personal DevelopmentThe role of a Student Counsellor is both rewarding and impactful, as these professionals play a crucial part in supporting students through their academic and personal challenges.They work within...
-
Boarding House Assistant
vor 1 Monat
Melbourne, Österreich Methodist Ladies' College, Melbourne VollzeitCasual Applications Close: Monday, 18 November, 2024 The Role:Casual positions availableBoarding House Assistants share responsibility for the welfare of approximately 110 students from Years 7 – 12 who come from country/regional Australia and overseas.Tiddeman (Boarding) House is situated on the Kew campus in a heritage building. It is one of Australia's...
-
Boarding House Assistant
vor 1 Monat
Melbourne, Österreich Methodist Ladies' College, Melbourne VollzeitCasual Applications Close: Monday, 18 November, 2024 The Role:Casual positions availableBoarding House Assistants share responsibility for the welfare of approximately 110 students from Years 7 – 12 who come from country/regional Australia and overseas.Tiddeman (Boarding) House is situated on the Kew campus in a heritage building. It is one of Australia's...
-
Buyer Advocate
vor 2 Wochen
Melbourne, Österreich Aspire Advocates Pty Ltd VollzeitWe have an opportunity for an experienced Buyer Advocate or Real Estate Professional to join our team.The role involves advocating for purchasers in all aspects of their property transactions.This includes; providing property research and advice, negotiating excellent outcomes and searching for properties matching a client's brief.Fundamental to the position...
-
Melbourne, Österreich Job Hopper VollzeitFoundation Repair Specialist: Hands-On Training and Career Growth in Melbourne-VieraSalary: $25/hrJoin our team as a Foundation Repair Specialist in the Melbourne-Viera area and embark on an exciting career journey. We are hiring for full-time positions where you will learn the intricacies of foundation repair hands-on. Experience an environment that values...
-
Estimator - Foundations / Piling
vor 2 Wochen
Melbourne, Österreich Aspect Personnel VollzeitGeotech & Foundations ContractorHighly Competitive above-market salary on offerMelbourneThe CompanyA multi-national Geotechnical and Foundations Contractor servicing Victoria's most significant Infrastructure and Commercial developments across High-rise Commercial, LXRP, North East link, Suburban Rail Loop.This business is seeking to appoint an Estimator to...
-
Austin Health | Genetic Counsellor
vor 2 Wochen
Melbourne, Österreich Tideri Jobbörse VollzeitJob Description Location: Melbourne | Parkville Job type: Casual Organisation: Austin Health Salary: $30 - $60 Occupation: Health and Allied Health Reference: 2021 Are you a current Austin Health employee?If yes, please log in to the Austin Health careers website via 'Employee Login' using your network log in details to search, view and apply for all career...
-
Financial Counsellor
vor 3 Wochen
Melbourne, Österreich Buscojobs VollzeitProCare Australia are a Brisbane based boutique Recruitment and Labour Hire Agency, dedicated to providing staffing support to the Community Services sector. For over 20 years, we have supported Not-For-Profit, Private Companies and Government Agencies with permanent, fixed term contract, locum and casual staffing solutions, so we have a variety of work...
-
Melbourne, Österreich Tideri Jobbörse VollzeitFoundation Repair Specialist: Hands-On Training and Career Growth in Melbourne-Viera Salary: $25/hr Join our team as a Foundation Repair Specialist in the Melbourne-Viera area and embark on an exciting career journey.We are hiring for full-time positions where you will learn the intricacies of foundation repair hands-on.Experience an environment that values...
-
Customer Advocate
vor 1 Monat
Melbourne, Österreich Alinta Energy VollzeitUpdate your details, view your application and progress.Job no: 500828 Work type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Melbourne Categories: Administration, Customer Service, Retail Markets Melbourne based with the ability to work mostly from homeImprove the quality of customers' experiences by effective resolution of issuesFlexible Hybrid Working | Energy...
-
Customer Advocate
vor 1 Monat
Melbourne, Österreich Alinta Energy VollzeitUpdate your details, view your application and progress.Job no: 500828 Work type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Melbourne Categories: Administration, Customer Service, Retail Markets Melbourne based with the ability to work mostly from homeImprove the quality of customers' experiences by effective resolution of issuesFlexible Hybrid Working | Energy...
