Youth Counsellor

Hobsons Bay Youth ServicesFixed Term Full Time – June to August 2024 (12 weeks)Band 6 - $90,571 - $99,983 (+ 11% super)The Youth Counsellor sits within the Youth Services team and contributes to building resilience in young people aged 12 to 25 years. The Youth Counsellor plays a key role in ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of Hobsons Bay City Council’s generalist youth counselling service working within a team of professionals and at locations including a dedicated youth space, across local schools and other outreach settings.What you’ll be working on

• Deliver counselling services and other appropriate mental health and wellbeing support and information to young people and families within Hobsons Bay, in both face-to-face and online formats, and others as they may emerge. This may include one-to-one counselling and/or some group work.
• Provide assessment (eligibility for service) and intake for confidential generalist counselling for young people aged 12-25 years across Hobsons Bay.
• Maintain accurate client case notes and case management records for services provided.
• Work in consultation with key stakeholders in the provision of group education/workshops for young people and their families where required.
• Ensure appropriate planning and ongoing evaluation of the counselling service and programs delivered.

What you need to succeed

• Knowledge and experience of a range of therapeutic counselling theories, techniques and practice.
• Understanding of policies, procedures and processes relating to the engagement and treatment of young people, their supports and of their legal context.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, communicate and negotiate effectively with young people and their supports and key stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to liaise effectively and confidently with a diverse range of people.
• An excellent understanding and application of legal responsibilities and obligations in a counselling and/or mental health wellbeing context.
• Ability to work independently as a team member and with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
• Tertiary qualification in counselling, psychology, social science or a related discipline.
• Registration with a relevant body.
• Victorian Drivers Licence.

How to applyfollow the links to send us:

• your cover letter
• and resume

Please note we do not require the selection criteria to be addressed in a separate document.The position description can be accessed below.For further information please contact Coordinator Youth Services at muwarow@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au using the subject line: Youth Counsellor - temporary.Applications will be accepted until 11:30PM on Sunday 12th May 2024.Why you should applyYou are skilled in delivering high-quality counselling and/or mental health wellbeing support services. You will be joining a small team of dedicated youth support staff to deliver generalist counselling for young people aged 12-25 years.Pre-Employment RequirementsProgressed candidates will be required to complete a National Police Check and a Pre-Employment Medical Check & WWCC.Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.Make an impact that matters!At Hobsons Bay we work as one to achieve exceptional outcomes for our community.Hobsons Bay Council is shaping precincts, building community infrastructure, delivering positive environmental, social and economic outcomes through programs and policies, and providing over 120 services to strengthen our diverse community.If you’re ready to rise to the challenge of making a real difference, join us to help create a community and city that is inclusive, empowered, sustainable and visionary.We are a proud inclusive employer. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities. Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe and inclusive environments where everyone can grow and succeed.What can we offerCouncil offers hybrid working with newly renovated office facilities in the Civic Centre.We support ongoing professional development, as your career matters to us!Council also provides an employee assistance program, as well as wellbeing programs for staff including Yoga and Pilates classes, walking clubs and more.Hobsons Bay City Council is a proud inclusive employer. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities. Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe and inclusive environments where everyone can grow and succeed.Attachments:
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