Student & Family Counsellor (PT)
Job No:
34126
Location:
Broulee, South Coast NSW
- Join a well established Not For Profit organisation really making a difference!
- Attractive remuneration circa $53,932 - $73,629 (pro rata) + super + salary sacrificing up to $16,000!
- Excellent social culture and benefits inc. Study Leave, cumulative paid Maternity Leave, early access to Long Service Leave and your birthday off, with pay!
- Ongoing professional development opportunities provided!
- Part Time hours, letting you achieve your perfect work/life balance!
About the Organisation
Operating for over 50 years, CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn is a non-government Not For Profit organisation that aims to provide an equitable society where the rights, dignity and worth of all individuals are recognised and promoted.
They work to empower individuals, couples and families through high quality and accessible services along with promoting healthy inclusive communities through relationships, partnerships and collaboration.
The Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn stretches from the far south cost of NSW and includes the ACT in its entirety. Within this region CatholicCare delivers services and advocacy for those less advantaged and assists people to participate in the community.
In the future, CatholicCare hopes to improve their community links and partnerships as well as expanding their service delivery to targeted NSW communities. This will include refining and documenting their strategic planning process.
About Broulee
Broulee is a town on the south coast of New South Wales between Batemans Bay and Moruya, and is a popular weekend destination for residents of Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory. It's a beachside town lying between headlands and backed by forest.
Broulee is dedicated to the perfect seaside holiday. The fishing is great either from the beach or off Broulee Island, there's good diving and snorkelling in the area and the surfing is some of the best on the South Coast.
The beaches are particularly lovely in this part of the world. Broulee Beach is well protected and the sand dips gradually, which makes it a family favourite. To the north, there are several small and secluded coves with fine beaches. To the south the beach forms an isthmus to the Broulee Island nature reserve which features the "Pink Rocks".
About the Opportunity
CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Student & Family Counsellor to join their team, based at Carroll College, Broulee on NSW's South Coast. This position is being offered on a part time basis, working a minimum 15 hours per week during school terms and hours, with the potential for extra hours and the addition of other schools.
Reporting to the Manager Student & Family Counselling, your main responsibility will be to conduct individual, peer and family counselling in your allocated schools.
In addition, your duties may include (but not be limited to):
- Planing/providing groups for students and parents/caregivers when required;
- Planning/providing professional development for school staff when required;
- Individual and family counselling and other roles and associated duties as required;
- Maintaining confidentiality of both students and families within the parameters of duty of care;
- Accepting supervision as arranged by the Program Manager;
- Attending and contributing to Student and Family Counselling Program meetings and professional development as required;
- Undertaking additional professional development outside CatholicCare; and
- Ensuring that clinical and administrative standards are maintained in accordance with the Program’s policies.
To succeed in this role you'll be a flexible and approachable team player with experience in counselling children, adolescents and families. The applicant requires tertiary qualifications in Social Work or Psychology and must be eligible for membership with the AASW or be a registered psychologist.
The successful applicant will have the ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations and to students presenting with complex issues. Additionally, you'll have the ability to liaise effectively with school staff and promote the service to the school community, and will possess the confidence to provide consultations to school staff when necessary.
CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn is looking for a candidate with well established professional boundaries, who is comfortable working in Catholic and Christian schools and has an understanding of schools as complex social systems. Exceptional organisational skills and a proven ability to work independently are also essential.
All applicants must hold a current driver's licence and be able to provide their own transport and must be willing to undertake a Criminal History Check before commencement.
Working Part Time school hours, you'll be able to achieve your perfect work/life balance, and your career will benefit as well, as CatholicCare provides opportunities for ongoing study and ongoing professional development opportunities!
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will enjoy attractive remuneration as per the CatholicCare Collective Agreement circa $53,932 - $73,629 (pro rata), dependent on qualifications and experience, plus super and generous salary sacrifice options up to $16,000!
You'll also be rewarded with a fantastic range of benefits including generous Long Service Leave accrual, cumulative paid maternity leave, 2 extra days off at Christmas/New Year and paid birthday leave!
Join this family-orientated and fun environment with an open door management policy. You'll also benefit from free on-site parking and meal/entertainment benefits!
Please note: Applications close at 5pm on Friday 25th May 2012.