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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.
ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
Why this role matters
The Salvation Army Youth Services offer an integrated suite of programs engaging with young people across Australia. Our services create intentional avenues for young people to explore opportunities, build support networks, and access, participate and contribute to their communities. Youth services provide a diverse range of programs which include housing and homelessness, driver training, education, employment, and training, AOD support, social and community activities, specialist therapeutic responses and youth justice programs.
About the role
We are seeking a values driven Youth Counsellor/Group Facilitator who will provide early intervention counselling and psychoeducation group work to young people aged between 8-24 with Youthlink skills 4 life disability service and Youthlink Recreation Therapy Programs. The Youth Counsellor/Group Facilitator will deliver a client centred, high quality and safe psychosocial counselling and support.
The Youth Counsellor/Group Facilitator will provide early intervention group sessions and one to one counselling to young people to improve their mental health, well-being and social outcomes. In addition, the Youth Counsellor/Group Facilitator will facilitate a range of therapeutic and recreation programs for children and young people at risk and those who have a disability.
You will successfully
Provide individual and group psychosocial counselling and support for young people aged 8-24
Provide psychoeducational sessions to young people, including young people with a disability (individual or group setting)
Provide accessible information to clients, family, and other service providers about the service
Assess clients with a range of co-existing physical health, mental health, and social conditions
Facilitate regular contact and support for clients who are commenced in the programs
Ensure practice is underpinned by trauma-informed and psychologically informed care and environments
Evidence work with clear, concise recording/documentation in 48hrs, upholding confidentiality always
Demonstrate critical thinking and reflective practice in all work, documentation, and supervision
Adhere to mandatory reporting legislation and guidelines
Participate in team meetings, supervision, training and build positive partnerships with key stakeholders
Support other members of team to achieve shared goals
Provide culturally responsive support to diverse groups throughout counselling and group work
Work collaboratively with co-workers, other Youthlink programs and external agencies
Take lead on developing partnership opportunities, external site visits and stakeholder relationships.
This is a full-time, permanent position located in Blacktown, NSW. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SACS NSW Lvl 5 - Social Wkr.
You will have
Qualification in counselling, psychotherapy or psychology and should be eligible for counselling accreditation body such as AASW, ACA or PACFA.
Previous experience in counselling and assessment with young people
Valid NSW Working With Children’s Check
Current NSW Driver’s Licence
A National Police Check
Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or Exemption
Registered with Psychology Board of Australia or eligible for registration with relevant peak body
We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure.
What we offer
Flexible working conditions
(Maybe eligible to) NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.
We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration
