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HELP is a great place to contribute as a worker or volunteer. We are passionate about making a difference to the lives of survivors and get to walk with people as they heal.
Our values base extends to the ways that we run the organisation, with an inclusive culture and a firm belief in consultative, shared decision-making.
Our values base extends to the ways that we run the organisation, with an inclusive culture and a firm belief in consultative, shared decision-making.
Current Roles
Therapist
HELP is looking for a therapist to join out all woman team working with and for adult survivors of sexual violence, and their partners and families.
Our therapy team is looking for a registered counsellor/psychotherapist/psychologist to join us.
This is a part time role, working 21.5 hours including Monday afternoons based in Mt Eden, Auckland.
Please send CV and cover letter to recruitment@helpauckland.org.nz, applications close Friday 2nd October.
Our therapy team is looking for a registered counsellor/psychotherapist/psychologist to join us.
This is a part time role, working 21.5 hours including Monday afternoons based in Mt Eden, Auckland.
Please send CV and cover letter to recruitment@helpauckland.org.nz, applications close Friday 2nd October.
Crisis Support Counsellor
HELP’s 24-hour crisis service provides counselling, information, and support to women, children, and families who have experienced sexual violence either recently or in the past. The service includes supporting clients through police procedures and medical processes.
Our Crisis Team is currently looking for qualified psychotherapists, psychologists or counselors, preferably with at least 12 months post-qualifying experience, to join our all women team. We have part time positions available in both our After Hours and Day teams. Additional training and/or experience in sexual trauma recovery is a definite advantage, however, induction and training will be provided.
This role involves working with Police, MEDSAC Doctors, phone counselling and support, referral intake and face-to-face crisis sessions.
Our Crisis Team is currently looking for qualified psychotherapists, psychologists or counselors, preferably with at least 12 months post-qualifying experience, to join our all women team. We have part time positions available in both our After Hours and Day teams. Additional training and/or experience in sexual trauma recovery is a definite advantage, however, induction and training will be provided.
This role involves working with Police, MEDSAC Doctors, phone counselling and support, referral intake and face-to-face crisis sessions.
Relevant experience / skills required:
- Working with survivors of trauma and/or sexual violence and knowledge of crisis intervention strategies
- Have an understanding of the impact & effects of sexual violence
- Articulate thinking around feminist philosophy
- Demonstrate commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi.
- Have an understanding and appreciation of teamwork and team dynamics
- Have excellent communication and administration skills
- Well skilled in keeping client records and proficient at using and understanding online database systems, including data entry and reporting
- Tertiary qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy
- Registered with a relevant professional governing body
If you’re interested in joining our After Hours or Day Team, Please email your CV to recruitment@helpauckland.org.nz.
Therapy Services Manager
Want to lead a great team and make a real difference?
We are seeking a skilled and inspirational person to lead our team of experienced clinicians providing service to survivors of sexual violence.
We are looking for:
- A qualified counsellor, psychotherapist or psychologist with significant clinical experience, including work with individuals and families and provision of supervision.
- Skills and knowledge of trauma therapy and the needs of survivors of sexual violence
- Cultural/ethnic sensitivity and awareness of Te Tiriti O Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi principles.
- Feminist understanding of the use and misuse of interpersonal power.
- Capacity to lead and inspire and to work collaboratively.
- Resilience in the face of interpersonal violence and its impacts on self and the team.
- Experience in managing a budget, reporting to funders and maintaining legal compliance.
- Good organizational skills.
For full job description, contact Executive Director Kathryn McPhillips k.mcphillips@helpauckland.org.nz
Applications close 2nd October 2020.
Youth Community Development Worker – 30 hours per week over 12 months
HELP is looking for an energetic person to join the Dear Em youth programme to support a community mobilisation project to reduce the impacts of and to end sexual violence. This role involves working in a team environment, both directly with teen and young women in a leadership programme, as well as supporting the programme's social media platform, and networking with other organisations. We need someone who is great at supporting and inspiring teens and young women from a diverse range of cultures to be social change makers. Experience facilitating groups is a must, and getting along in teams is also really important in our collegial work environment. Working in the sexual violence space can be personally challenging, so knowing yourself and your own strengths and vulnerabilities is helpful in being resilient in the work.
"Those who have been traumatised will never be what they were, they are remade into something that is beyond measure stronger, more beautiful, kinder and empathetic."
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