Children's Counsellor

Position Details
Reference Number 32699
Position Title Children's Counsellor
Employment Type Permanent Part Time
Directorate Child & Family Services
Location Gympie
Award UnitingCare Community Enterprise Agreement 2012-2014
Schedule Professional and Administrative Workers
Classification level range PA51
PA53
Position Summary
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a suitable qualified Children's Counsellor to join the Supporting Children After Separation Program (SCASP).
SCASP offers individual therapeutic counselling and group work, to children and young people, aged 5-18. You will:

• Undertake assessments and counselling to assist children and young people cope with trauma and challenges relating to parental separation.
• Prepare written reports relating to; clients matters (eg case notes, referrals, case review) and statistical and administrative reports.
• Support children, young people and their families using a child-centred, and strength based framework with a Trauma informed Practice.
• Provide group work to children & children’s counselling to assist clients achieve their goals.
• Provide suitable referrals if required.

What you'll need:

• A tertiary qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Social Science or Human Services.
• A current drivers licence.
• A current blue card.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.

Supporting you to support others
Family and Disability Services is a respected industry leader and one of Queensland’s largest community service providers, with a wide range of services that provide support to vulnerable individuals, families and communities in metropolitan, regional and remote locations across the State. We’re proudly not-for-profit and offer you:

• Access to salary packaging & meal and entertainment benefits
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Employee assistance, health & wellness programs
• Values-based culture & rewards and recognition
• Ongoing learning & development

Ready to work together?
Our application process takes less than 5 minutes – Click the ‘APPLY’ button below to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter.
Our team are available to answer any questions you may have. We’ll do our best to get back to you 2 weeks from the closing date.
Further information on this position can be obtained by viewing the attached position description and selection criteria. Should you require additional / specific details about the role, please contact as per the details below.
Please Note: To ensure the health and safety of our people, and the clients, residents, patients and people we serve at UnitingCare Queensland, all staff are required to comply with statutory and Government requirements, such as public health directions, and UnitingCare's vaccination policy requirements, with respect to Covid-19 vaccinations. The successful applicant must be able to meet UnitingCare's mandate of receiving all recommended doses of approved Covid-19 vaccines (including boosters) approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration and the provision of Covid-19 Certificate before commencing employment.
We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.
At UnitingCare, we believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce to help us achieve the best outcomes for the communities in which we operate and serve. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.
Contact Person Ashleigh Hudson
Contact Number 000
Closing Date 27/03/2024
Position Description and/or
Supporting Information 2022_PD_Children_Counsellor_SCaSP.pdf