Family & Sexual Harm Advisor (Part-Time)

About the role

Whakarongorau Aotearoa, a social enterprise providing virtual health and social services, is hiring a Family & Sexual Harm (F&SH) Advisor in Christchurch. You will support people and their whānau affected by family and sexual harm within a 24/7 service, using your expertise to deliver safe, person-centred support, carry out risk assessments and connect people with the services and resources they need. The role is open to 0.6, 0.8 or 1 FTE, and availability for overnight and weekend shifts is highly regarded.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-informed support to people and whānau impacted by family and sexual harm
• Conduct assessments, identify risk factors and help develop safety and support plans
• Use advanced communication and counselling skills in complex situations
• Coach and support other advisors to strengthen capability and service delivery
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and support services
• Address barriers to access, wellbeing and outcomes, and contribute to continuous improvement
• Maintain accurate records and meet organisational, contractual and professional standards

Required profile

• A relevant tertiary qualification (or working towards) in counselling, psychology, social work, psychotherapy or a related discipline, or 2+ years' experience supporting people affected by family violence or sexual harm
• Working towards registration with a relevant body in the Mental Health and Addictions field
• Experience of supervision or coaching
• Ideally 6+ months in telehealth or a similar role such as helplines, eTherapy or face-to-face counselling
• Strong communication, active listening and counselling skills, with good judgement in complex, high-pressure situations

What we offer

• Ongoing professional development and growth of your telehealth practice
• Flexible hybrid working, including working from home
• Penal rates for eligible overnight, weekend and public holiday shifts
• Employee benefits and retail discounts
• Wellbeing support including EAP and the option to purchase additional leave