Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)
Part-time position (60.8 fortnightly hours) $97,950 per annum (pro rata) + Super + Salary Packaging* Located in Port Adelaide Join our team as a Senior Counsellor and make a lasting impact by helping individuals, couples, and families navigate complex challenges. Our belief in the transformative power of relationships lies at the heart of everything we do. You will be joining an inclusive, supportive and welcoming culture. Relationships Australia South Australia (RASA) Values are Diversity, Respect, Belonging and Learning, and this is reflected in the way we work and treat each other. Our teams embrace people from a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, beliefs, sexual and gender identities. We understand that your relationships are important, so we believe in being flexible, where possible, to support you to balance your work and personal commitments.
Who we are looking for
Tertiary qualification (AQF level 8) in social work, psychology, counselling or related discipline. Extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families in a therapeutic context. Demonstrated experience in providing counselling to those affected by Family and Domestic Violence including children and those using violence in relationships. It would be a bonus if you:
A post graduate (AQF level 9) qualification in social work, psychology or counselling. Experience working within the community services industry. What you will be doing
Ensure the provision of high quality, responsive counselling and groupwork (therapeutic and psycho-educational) interventions which respond to the needs of a diverse range of individuals, groups and communities at an advanced level reflecting competence in complex case matters. Undertake comprehensive holistic screening and risk assessment of complex relationship and social issues utilising the Detection of Overall Risk Screen (DOORS) tool. Ensure client safety through the use of screening tools and appropriate reporting and referrals. Work collaboratively with other services and make referrals appropriate to the needs of clients. Assist clients affected by family violence (including children who experience or witness family violence) and engage individuals who use violent behaviours in their relationships to change. If this role is what you are looking for, we'd love to hear from you.
Enquiries: Any enquiries can be addressed to Tonia Keating on 08 8340 2022.
Relationships Australia South Australia is a Child Safe and Equal Opportunity Employer
Please note that the services provided at RASA sites mean that our employees need to follow some specific requirements:
A satisfactory DHS Working with Children Check A satisfactory National Criminal History Check Have had the three TGA approved and recognised COVID vaccine doses and provide the certificate. If you can't comply, you are encouraged to have a confidential conversation with the hiring manager about your individual circumstances. *How Salary Packaging can increase your take home pay
Salary packing is an entitlement granted by the Federal Government to workers in approved non-government and health organisations. Salary Packaging can increase your take home salary by creating tax free earnings. In effect, $15,899 of your wage can be paid tax free in each fringe benefit tax year. This 'tax free' amount is in addition to the tax-free threshold of $18,200 for income.
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