About the business

Bravehearts is Australia's Employer of Choice in Child Protection. Working with Bravehearts means working with a dedicated, multidisciplinary team who share your goal of improving the future for Australian children and their families.

About the role

Reporting to the National Manager of Advocacy and Support Services, the Therapeutic Case Manager (6 month contract) will provide short-term counselling support to survivors who have experienced institutional child sexual assault and who are wishing to engage with the National Redress Scheme.

The key areas of responsibilities include:

• Conduct risk assessments and interventions, where necessary.
• Provide clients with practical short-term counselling and emotional support during the Redress Scheme application process.
• Assist outreach clients to complete and lodge applications to the Redress Scheme.

For the full position description please visit bravehearts.org.au/careers/

Benefits and perks

Qualified and passionate staff are attracted to Bravehearts' culture where success is celebrated, life balanced and self-care is expected. There are a number of benefits of working with Bravehearts including:

• A culture of self-care
• Employee assistance program
• Paid birthday day off
• Salary sacrifice options
• Dedicated teams
• Opportunities for professional development

Skills and experience

• A minimum of 2-years post graduate experience providing counselling to survivors of complex childhood trauma and/or violence, or in mental health.
• Experience in working with Adult survivors of child sexual assault, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and members of the CALD communities.
• Candidates need to possess a Tertiary qualification in social work, counselling or psychology.

Child-Safe Organisation

Candidates must possess a driver's licence and must have or be willing to apply for a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and National Police Certificate. In addition the right to work in Australia.

How to Apply

If you are looking for that opportunity to make a difference apply today via Seek ensuring to include a CV and cover letter explaining why you would be the right candidate for this role.

Application closing date: Friday 22 January 2021.

People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.