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SalaryAbout Lifeline Regional SA and Far West NSW (LLSAFWNSW)
LLSAFWNSW is a Non-profit, Non-government organisation servicing Far West NSW and approximately 70% of South Australia. Our organisation is committed to an Australia free of suicide, delivering suicide prevention programs, training and awarness.
As an organisation, LLSAFWNSW manages eight retail shops and a distribution warehouse. We deliver a number of training programs including Accidental Counsellor, REACH, Youth Mental Health First Aid and DV-Alert. We currently have three Connect centres (Broken HIll, Clare and Port Pirie) which provide easy access to free counselling and other supports. We have over 35 staff and 350 volunteers dedicated to the core business of suicide prevention. We are proud to be opening our next Connect centre in Moonta mid 2024.
The role:
You will be the counsellor working alongside volunteers at the Yorke Peninsula Connect centre (based in Moonta). You will be a part of a broader team of counsellors working across our Connect Centre sites in Far West NSW and Regional SA. Connect is an early intervention model for suicide prevention which aims to connect the community and improve social and emotional well-being by providing a clear place to go for help when crisis looms and things get too much.
Our counsellors provide quality counselling to clients for short, medium and long-term and one-off sessions for those in crisis. Counsellors manage the ongoing professionalism and delivery of the Lifeline Regional SA and Far West NSW service in the Yorke Peninsula Connect Centre. The role is primarily responsible for providing professional, ethical, and up-to-date evidence-based supports and counselling for early intervention and suicide prevention and further developing capacity to meet the growing needs of the community.
This is an exciting opportunity to be on board with a very well-established organisation at the commencement of a new Connect Centre. The successful applicant will be fully supported by the Regional Coordinator for Connect Centres.
Key performance indicators:
- Demonstrated commitment to your team, through being an active team member and supporting others to reach organisational goals.
- Demonstrate that the professionalism and accreditation of LLSAFWNSW counselling service is maintained.
- Evidence of participation in professional development and records maintained.
- Increase the number of people accessing Lifeline services and ability to meet service delivery outcomes.
Selection Criteria- Essential skills and experience:
Tertiary qualification in Counselling, Social Work, or Psychology with a minimum of two years post qualifying experience in a relevant setting.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development including maintenance of accreditations.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency in a range of applications.
- Demonstrated high level of written and oral communication skills (working with a diverse range of individuals and groups).
- Demonstrated high level of organisational and administration skills.
- Demonstrated time management skills including ability to meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of and commitment to WHS principals.
- Undertake National Police check and Working with Children clearance.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrated self-awareness and growth.
- Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated understanding and adherence to LLSAFWNSW Vision. Beliefs and Shared Values.
Desirable:
Experience working in Clinical and Non-clinical settings.
Experience in suicide prevention/intervention services.
Current SA Driver’s license.
Salary and Benefits
$47.50 per hour (plus superannuation)
4 weeks annual leave with leave loading (pro-rata for part-time employees).
Access to clinical supervision and de-briefing
A supportive team environment
Salary sacrificing
How to apply:
Please send your resume and covering letter addressingselection criteria 1,3,5,6,9 and 11 to: **************@llbhc2c.org.au.
If you would like a full position description or to discuss this opportunity, please contact Lorna Woodward (Regional Coordinator Connect Centres) on 88 42 2827 or email **************@llsafwnsw.org.au
Position closes at 5pm on 1st May 2024. Late applications will not be considered.
