Crisis Counsellor Advocate
Core
Provide trauma-informed, client-led support, counselling, advocacy, and referral services to survivors of sexual violence and their supporters.
Role type
Crisis Counsellor Advocate
Builds
Crisis support services, education programs, and advocacy outcomes for victim survivors of sexual violence.
Domain
Social services / Mental health / Sexual violence support
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
trauma-informed practice, advocacy, crisis intervention, case management, report writing, community outreach, legal system navigation, data collection, supervision management
Preferred skills
experience in advocacy or service delivery, knowledge of ACT community services, cultural appropriateness awareness
Technologies
computer operation, record keeping systems
Responsibilities
Provide counselling and support to survivors of sexual assault; attend crisis call-outs to medical, police, and forensic services; facilitate education and training programs; support clients navigating the criminal justice system; write reports and support letters for courts and government agencies; maintain client records and service data; participate in crisis rosters including after-hours shifts.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC