Youth And Family Counsellor

The Youth and Family team provide services that are free with funding coming through Federal, State and Local Governments. Our staff aim to help young people improve their connections with health, family, and community as well as self, inclusive of education and employment.

• Part-time (0.6FTE) position until Dec 2024
• Based out of our Nunawading office + outreach + option to work from another office  
• $47 - $50.5 per hour + 11% Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550    

What you’ll be doing 
As Youth and Family Counsellor you will focus on the mental health and Family needs of children and young people in the Eastern Region of Melbourne.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing appropriate interventions for young people at risk of or experiencing homelessness and/or deteriorating family relationships.
• The work includes the provision of focussed psychological and social strategies through individual counselling, family counselling or therapeutic groupwork.
• Assisting in the development and application of appropriate assessments, intakes, and evaluation processes.
• Building and maintaining productive and co-operative links with relevant agencies, peers, organisations, and stakeholders.
• The position will be based in Nunawading, with the opportunity for both office-based and outreach-based appointments as required.

In addition to a self-directed passion and drive to support young people and their families, you'll have:

• Extensive experience working with youth facing mental health challenges, the impacts of trauma, homelessness, early school departure and Family conflict.
• Understanding of issues involved in adolescent and/or childhood development. As well as challenges faced by this group.
• Knowledge of services, processes and networks available for young people in the area.
• Understanding of the social model of health and mental health recovery principles and processes.
• An applied understanding and sensitivity to the needs of people from marginalized communities as well as Aboriginal communities.

Mandatory Qualification/s, Competencies and/or Licences

• Minimum tertiary qualification in either Social Work, Counselling, Youth Work.
• Current Driver’s License.

Who you’ll be working with 
You will work within a multidisciplinary group of professionals made up of a Program Stream Manager and Youth and Family Counsellors from a range of disciplines and backgrounds. You’ll also work closely with other internal and external services and teams to provide a holistic and supportive experience.

The service is confidential and non-judgemental, making a concerted effort to deliver responsive and relevant services to the needs of LGBTIQA+ and Aboriginal young people and families. 

What we offer 
EACH is committed to developing our people. At EACH you’ll be supported to be your best.
We provide:  

• Work arrangements that flex to you to allow for a positive work-life balance, including some work from home flexibility
• Engaging, inclusive and supportive team  
• Generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year Salary Packaging Info 
• With over 200 programs and services EACH offers opportunities for internal career progression across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC  
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you, and your immediate family members   
• Opportunities to continuously grow and develop

Next steps 
Please have a read of the position description, attach a resume, and in the 'Message to Hiring Manager' field include brief outline addressing your interest and suitability for this role.   

If you’d like more information about the position, please contact Warren Turner (Team Leader/Program Stream Manager) at *******@EACH.com.au or on 0467 718 ***.

*If you are a recruitment agency or employment service wanting to promote your service or refer someone, please contact ***********@each.com.au *

Applications close Tuesday 20th February 2024

*Our Diversity & Inclusion Commitment*

At EACH, we prioritise treating every individual with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, ability, or identity. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experiences.

EACH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment that values and supports Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people(s), recognising and respecting their unique culture and contribution to our communities. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.