Child & Family Counsellor

Work In The Community

Conditions 

• Part-time – 14hrs per week
• Salary and Conditions – Social, Community, Home Care and Disability  Services Industry Award (SCHCADS) Level 5 

Benefits 

• Bonus Christmas Leave
• Access to clinical supervision
• access to external training and staff development opportunities • Supportive and inclusive work culture
• Flexible Working Hours
• Satisfying work; knowing you are making a difference to people’s lives

About the Opportunity

The position is funded through DCJ as part of the Targeted Early Intervention  (TEI) Program to support local children, parents and families who are  experiencing or at risk of experiencing vulnerability. 

The position is offered on a permanent part time basis till to June 2025 and  thereafter pending renewal of funding contract.  

Target groups include: children 0-5, children 6-18, younger parents, single  parents and CALD communities. 

Responsibilities 

The Child & Family Counsellor is responsible for providing individual counselling  to parents/carers, adolescents and children; family counselling and couple  counselling. The Child & Family Counsellor offers short term casework support  to vulnerable clients needing additional assistance and is knowledgeable of  local referral pathways and support services. 

As a member of the Greenacre Area Community Centre staff team, the role of  the Child & Family Counsellor is to: 

Work directly with the target group to provide a range of (TEI) services  including:

• Intake/Assessment
• Individual and family counselling;
• Support clients with short term casework as required
• Strengthen referral pathways with local schools, community organisations and government services
• Liaise with our Supported Playgroup and support families as required

Qualifications

Counselling qualifications, OR

Social Work degree with mental health accreditation.

About You

You have minimum 3 years counselling experience with vulnerable and  disadvantaged clients;

You are a highly engaged professional who thrives in a busy work environment  and can work self- directed and collaboratively both internally and externally

You have the ability to build strong relationships with external services and  allied professionals to strengthen referral pathways and increase community  access for vulnerable and disadvantaged community members

Specific Duties

Refer to the Position Description for full details of the role.

Our Vision

An inclusive, empowered, and engaged community

Our Values

Ethical: We work in a way which is honest, right, and fair

Socially Just: We advocate for equality. We support people to improve their  lives and claim their human rights.

Inclusive: We work to create a community where everyone feels they belong,  no matter who they are, where they are from, or what their life journey has  been.

Collaborative: We promote genuine community engagement and  participation. We listen to the community so we can continually improve. We  build partnerships and collaborate with our colleagues inside and outside of the  organisation.

Creative: We use our imagination, energy, and resourcefulness to find new and  innovative ways to achieve our Vision

Sustainable: We operate in a way that supports environmental, social, and economic sustainability.

• Counselling/psychology qualification OR Social Work degree with mental health accreditation.
• Demonstrated minimum 5 years employment experience in a counselling  role or where counselling was a substantial part of the role
• Ability to provide intake/assessment and casework support • Proven ability to work with vulnerable and disadvantaged families
• High level interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to people from  a diverse cultural and faith backgrounds
• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to the organisation’s  goals
• Knowledge of current Child Protection legislation
• Current NSW Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle

• Community services sector experience
• Ability to facilitate parenting programs

Guidelines for Applicants

• Submit a Statement of Selection Criteria addressing each point of the  Essential and Desirable criteria above
• Submit a Current Resume including two work referees, one of which is a  direct Manager/Supervisor.

Please Note - Applications that do not address the Selection Criteria  

Email your application to **@gacc.org.au

Closing date: 9am Thursday 7th March 2024

For further information please call the Executive Officer on 0406 063 *** during  business hours.

If successful, you will need to provide proof of residency, undertake a national  police history check, qualifications and referee checks and have a current  WWCC or willingness to obtain.

This role is not suitable for new graduates. New graduates need not apply.