Outreach Counsellor

Respect, Excellence, Celebration, Compassion, Acceptance, Professionalism

Join an organisation that makes a real difference within the community.

About Centrecare

Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with just over 300 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation and training services in over 11 locations across the Perth metropolitan, Goldfields and South West regions.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Outreach Counsellor with prior experience in case management, skilled at supporting at-risk youth aged 12 to 18 and their families facing various challenges such as homelessness, family conflict, and substance abuse.

This position is permanent full-time based in Mirrabooka.

• The position is working with young people, implementing early intervention strategies to prevent risks escalating with view to divert youth away from high-risk situations.
• Provide one-on-one counselling for young people at risk and their parents (carers, grandparents, or guardians).
• Facilitate a variety of group education sessions for adolescents.
• Work with young people from relevant locations including - their home, in school and after school care settings.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, or other related disciplines. 
• Diploma qualified with extensive experience may be considered.
• C class drivers’ licence.
• Working with Children Check
• National Police Clearance
• Demonstrated experience in intake, assessment, and case management.
• Knowledge and experience in early intervention and prevention program services.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver and evaluate personal and relationship education programs relevant to children.
• Must be able to work autonomously.
• Strong professional boundaries
• Ability to work within a team and get along well with others.

Benefits

• Access to corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private
• Salary packaging options of up to $15,900
• Annual leave inclusive of 17.5% loading
• 5 days additional leave per year pro rata
• Access to professional development training
• Insurance cover to and from work
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reduced mortgage interest rates through Catholic Super

How to Apply

Click apply and you will be directed to our online job board to view further details on the vacancy description and complete your application.

Shortlisting will commence upon receipt of applications, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.

Should you have any queries, please contact Human Resources on (08) 9288 2***

At Centrecare:

• Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Centrecare is fully committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, child safe cultures and practices. harm. Centrecare also believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.
• We are Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
• We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart: We are committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap.

www.centrecare.com.au