Description:
Our Turning Corners program works with young people who have engaged in or are at risk of engaging in harmful sexual behaviour. You can learn more about our Turning Corners program here: https://bravehearts.org.au/get-help/children-young-people-families/turning-corners/.
As our Child and Family Advocate you will provide assertive case management support to children, young people and their families around the issues, symptoms and ongoing concerns in relation to harmful sexual behavior and the effect on themselves, the survivor and their nonoffending adult family members. You will advocate on behalf of and alongside children, young people and families providing choice of intervention and services.
This is a part time position 3 days a week with a contract end date of June 2025.
What you will bring to Bravehearts:
- Relevant qualification in Social Work, Psychology or other relevant field which incorporates foundational knowledge in counselling & both family & system engagement skills;
- Preferably 2 years’ experience in working with young people who have or are at risk of engaging in harmful sexual behaviour
- A passion to work towards our mission of the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse.
- Demonstratable commitment to our core values, putting the child first in all that we do.
What you will get in return:
- The opportunity to directly impact the lives of young people
- To work with a supportive team that wraps around you and encourages you
- To work with an organisation that takes self care seriously (and that includes an additional 4 days of self care leave each year!)
- The not-for-profit perk of salary packaging (which increases your take home pay each fortnight)
The other things to know:
- We read cover letters so please include one with your resume as it helps us to understand why you've applied and what skills you can bring
- If you need us to make any special adjustments so that you can fully participate in our recruitment process then please either outline them in your application or confidentially via recruitment@bravehearts.org.au.
- As a child-safe organisation, successful candidates must have a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and National Police Certificate before commencing with Bravehearts.
- All of the full details of the role are available in the position description which you can find here - bravehearts.org.au/careers/
- We foster a work environment that is inclusive and diverse so if you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or come from any other diverse or minority group, we'd love to receive your application.