RAPE CRISIS MIDWEST ADOLESCENT COUNSELLOR
Applications are invited for the post of Adolescent Counsellor. The
successful applicant will be based in Rape Crisis Midwest Limerick
office but may be scheduled to work at different times in other
locations in the Midwest region.
ABOUT RAPE CRISIS MIDWEST
Rape Crisis Midwest (RCM) works for the protection of all people from
all forms of sexual violence and abuse. It primarily supports
survivors of sexual abuse and violence through free, confidential, and
non-judgmental support and counselling, working from an intersectional
feminist framework. RCM deliver services utilising a survivor-centred
and trauma-informed model. RCM operates from the knowledge that
survivors have the capacity to grow and heal and that they are the
experts in what they need. Survivor identified indicators of recovery
and healing inform the way in which services are delivered and
developed. A trauma-informed model means services are offered with the
understanding that a survivor’s reactions are a normal response to
trauma. RCM believes that responding to sexual violence in our society
and holding perpetrators to account starts with supporting survivors
in ways that are respectful of their dignity, healing and choices. RCM
works to hold perpetrators accountable for their behaviour and
counteract victim blaming. The headquarters for Rape Crisis Midwest
services is in Limerick with outreach centres in both Ennis and
Nenagh. Our service delivery includes counselling; Garda and court
accompaniment; advice, to both survivors, and their supporters; and
sexual violence training to individuals and organisations. We work
nationally in partnership with Cuan – the Domestic, Sexual & Gender
Based Violence Agency and Rape Crisis Ireland.
JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE: ADOLESCENT COUNSELLOR.
REPORTING TO: Executive Director
JOB SUMMARY: Will provide a range of professional counselling and
advocacy services to young people who have been affected by sexual
violence.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Engage with vulnerable, adolescents and young people old in a
therapeutic manner.
* Use a youth-centred approach to support the client to make
positive changes through one-to-one therapeutic support
* Develop therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients' needs,
interests, and abilities.
* Facilitate Parental Support.
* Offer counselling to adults when it is required by the service (in
the event the waiting-list for young people doesn’t exist).
* Maintain up-to-date records of all counselling appointments. These
records must be written up and maintained after each appointment and
retained at the Centre.
* Evaluate the results of counselling methods to determine the
reliability and validity of treatments.
* Keep an accurate record of all counselling appointments made and
all cancellations/non-attendances in the counselling online system.
* Liaison and consultation with other professionals and agencies,
including medical services, Adolescent protection workers, mental
health services, Gardaí, and Courts, as authorised and directed by
the Executive Director
* Observe strict confidentiality in respect of all RCMW clients and
records and to keep all records (including handwritten notes) relating
to RCMW clients at the Centre only
* Attend regular clinical supervision appointments
* Attend monthly team meetings and any other meetings requested by
the Executive Director
* Maintain full accreditation with the Irish Association of
Counselling and Therapy (IACP), the Irish Association of Humanistic
and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP) or an equivalent accrediting
authority such as IAPTP.
* Will engage in ongoing professional development activities/ CPDs
etc
* Operate within policy, legal, ethical, and professional boundaries
when working with families.
* Deliver educational programmes and/or workshops/talks to relevant
groups as required
* Any other duties as required
PERSON PROFILE
QUALIFICATIONS:
* The Counsellor must hold a relevant professional qualification,
e.g., in Counselling or Psychotherapy. (Minimum Diploma level)
(ESSENTIAL)
* In addition, the Counsellor must be fully accredited by the Irish
Association of Counselling and Therapy (IACP), the Irish Association
of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP) or an equivalent
accrediting authority (ESSENTIAL)
* Have completed Rape Crisis specialised training (e.g. RCNI
training or equivalent) (DESIRABLE)
KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
* Experienced in providing individual counselling appointments to
adolescents and young people.
* A minimum of 2 years’ experience in working with adolescent
survivors of sexual violence, rape and Adolescent abuse or Domestic
Abuse.
* Must be knowledgeable of the principles of sound therapeutic
practices with survivors of sexual violence.
* Must understand victimisation and demonstrate practices sensitive
to sexual violence issues in therapy
* Extensive knowledge of the areas/issues relating to sexual
violence
* Ability to develop good relationships with clients and establish
trust from the outset.
* Good communicator, verbal and written.
* Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office packages
* Strong problem-solving skills required and must be a common-sense
thinker who can be a quick decision maker when necessary.
* Capable of working as part of a team, but it is also important
that the job holder can work on their own initiative.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
* This is a three day a week ( * hrs)
permanent post subject to funding and six month probation period
* Annual leave for this post will be *.5 days
per annum
* Gross salary for this post is € *,**Apply
on the website** per annum
* Organisational pension of up to 5%
NOTE FOR ALL APPLICANTS
* Garda Vetting is a requirement. All prospective employees are
required to declare prior convictions and whether they have been or
ever having been the subject of any investigation or inquiry into
abuse or other inappropriate behaviour.
* Please send completed application form and cover letter outlining
your suitability to the role to * – CLOSING
DATE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH OCTOBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** AT
5PM. CV’s will not be accepted as application.
* Rape Crisis Midwest is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
