Counsellor Advocate

• Based in Dallas 
• 1 EFT 
• Ongoing position 

About the role

We are looking for a degree qualified (or equivalent) professional to deliver safe, effective, connected and person-centred assessment, counselling and advocacy services to adults and their families who have experienced torture and other traumatic events. The Adult and Family Counsellor Advocate role brings expertise and an in-depth working knowledge of trauma-informed and trauma-focussed interventions for adults and their families/carers by providing a range of interventions including early intervention, systemic, individual, group and family-based approaches. These are informed by the VFST Integrated Trauma Recovery Service Model and VFST’s Trauma Recovery Framework as documented in Rebuilding Shattered Lives (2^nd ed).

About you

To be successful in this role you will meet the following key selection criteria:

• be degree qualified as a psychologist, social worker, or counsellor or hold a university degree in a related discipline
• be experienced in conducting comprehensive psychosocial and risk assessments and providing therapeutic interventions for adults and families
• be experienced in working systemically by advocating on behalf of clients with a range of sectors including health, education, welfare, government and legal
• have demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed and trauma-focussed practice models in working with adults and their families who are survivors of torture or other traumatic events relating to their refugee background
• have demonstrated cross cultural competence and the ability to work with interpreters
• be a highly organised professional who can effectively document client health records and prepare high quality client reports
• demonstrate a positive, creative, and collaborative approach

Previous experience in working with refugees and/or asylum seekers will be highly regarded.

Salary and benefits

We offer a gross annual salary of $101,250, plus 17.5% leave loading and 10.5% superannuation. Additional benefits include salary packaging up to $18,550, a range of flexible working options, a highly supportive team environment, excellent training and development opportunities, and onsite parking.

Employment requirements

• Satisfactory Police Check
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current Driver’s Licence
• COVID-19 vaccination*
• Proof of the right to work and live in Australia.

* In accordance with the Pandemic (Workplace) Orders from the Victorian Minister for Health, Foundation House will comply with employer obligations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations, including the third vaccination. If you are successful in gaining employment with Foundation House you will be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination for work at our sites.

Why Foundation House?

• Work in a role with a true purpose to make a difference in people’s lives
• Highly supportive team environment
• Excellent training and professional development
• Diverse workforce 
• Generous leave provisions with option to purchase additional leave
• Tax savings through attractive salary packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members