Part-Time
Working on the front-line, you’ll make a direct impact to the lives of families and communities across the state. This role isn’t for just anyone. It requires hard work, resilience, a creative approach and commitment to best practice in your field. Every person, every family and every community is different and we need people who are proactive and flexible to adapt to these changing environments.
In return for your effort and dedication, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which encourages best practice.
About us
Anglicare WA is a highly regarded not for profit organisation, delivering a diverse range of community services throughout Western Australia. With over 600 staff and 320 volunteers, we are passionate about having a real and sustainable impact in the Western Australian community and to do this we need talented and engaged people who share our drive to achieve positive outcomes.
About the role
As the Children and Adolescent Counsellor you will provide professional confidential counselling and support services to children and adolescents, assisting and empowering them to come to terms with parental separation. You will provide intake and assessment and provide feedback to parents. You will deliver educational and therapeutic groups for children and adults as needed.
This role is a maximum term part time opportunity (22.5 hours per week), based in Mandurah until 30 June 2019, with the possibility of extension.
About you
You are a passionate and talented individual who is driven to deliver a quality service for our clients.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Hold a four year tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or related field
- Eligibility for membership of an appropriate professional association
- Demonstrated knowledge of child counselling and group work models and their application
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of Family Systems theory
- Knowledge of the impact of parental separation on children including an understanding of how conflict affects children
- Experience in advocating and promoting for and behalf of children, young people and their family
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication and basic computer skills (e.g.: emails, word, excel)
- Knowledge and experience which supports engaging clients from Aboriginal and CaLD backgrounds
- Employs an ethical and professional approach to practice with an ability to reflect upon personal and professional values/practice
You also must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a WA Working with Children Check, and a WA Drivers Licence.
Benefits
- $74,243 - $77,604 full time salary range per annum + 9.5% superannuation
- In addition to your remuneration, you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,900 per annum and not pay tax on that amount.
- Additional 3 days (pro-rata) leave per year.
- Access to purchase leave. Flexible, family friendly working conditions
Location: Anywhere
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