Counsellor
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Job Location:
Campbelltown - Australia
Yearly Salary:
$ 80000 - 100000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Permanent part-time role 4 days a week Based in our Centre for Womens Childrens and Family Health in Campbelltown
- $89k - $95.7k Super Salary Packaging Meal & Entertainment Card
- Work within a values-driven supportive team environment
Our Organisation
The Benevolent Societys vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. We are an independent non-religious service provider supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children young people and their families; older people; carers and those at the margins of society.
We are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic political and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the role
As our Child & Family Counsellor you will walk alongside vulnerable families helping them heal from complex trauma and strengthen their relationships. You will work with children young people and their families who have experienced domestic and family violence (DFV) sexual assault abuse bullying and other forms of vulnerability and disadvantage.
The Centre for Womens Children & Family Health has a commitment to employing women from diverse backgrounds. The Benevolent Society considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s. 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)
Duties
- Deliver high-quality counselling and psychotherapy to families impacted by trauma including DFV historical child sexual assault and mental health concerns.
- Conduct strengths-based assessments implement risk minimisation strategies and develop safety plans.
- Co-facilitate therapeutic group work and psychoeducation programs for women children and young people.
- Provide case management and coordinate wraparound supports in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
- Apply a trauma-informed strengths-based approach within an integrated service model to help families heal and strengthen relationships.
Our Benefits
We support people to live their best life. That includes you our employee. A best life is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:
- Salary Benefits-You can package up to $15900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses plus up to $2650 pa for meals and entertainmentbefore income tax is calculated meaning you take homeeven more pay!
- Professional Development -We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment fulfilment and growth.
- Recognition and Reward-Sector competitive remuneration various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
- Wellness- Stay fit with a Fitness passport utilise our Employee Assistance Program and even purchase additional leave.
- Our Reconciliation Commitment- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.
Skills and Experience
You will be a Counsellor Psychologist or Social Worker with:
- 5 years experience counselling families impacted by DFV and trauma (including children/young people).
- Strong understanding of attachment and the impacts of adversity on childrens developmental outcomes and relationships.
- A trauma-informed strengths-based approach using a range of therapeutic modalities.
- Clear understanding of child protection and mandatory reporting requirements.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- A respectful culturally sensitive approach to working with clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Relevant tertiary (degree) qualification in counselling art therapy social work or other related discipline.
If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice one who offers provides and practices cultural safety in our workplace.
Apply now!Please submit your current CV outlining your suitability and interest in the role.
CallMichelle on to discuss the role in more detail.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral Health
- Classroom Experience
- Mediation Experience
- Special Education
- Conflict Management
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
- Word Processing
About Company
At The Benevolent Society, we put people first and work together as one to meet our vision of a just society where all Australians can live their best life. Call 1800 236 762.
