Respect, Excellence, Celebration, Compassion, Acceptance, ProfessionalismJoin an organisation that makes a real difference within the community.About CentrecareCentrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with just over 300 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation and training services in over 11 locations across the Perth metropolitan, Goldfields and South West regions.We are looking for experienced and qualified applicants to join our regional branches located in Kalgoorlie/Boulder, Leonora to deliver quality mental health services for disadvantaged, vulnerable or hard to reach individuals throughout the Goldfields region. Centrecare offers an attractive zone allowance to all staff who choose to work in the Goldfields region.Available Positions:Child Contact Supervisor - Part time (availability to work during weekends and public holidays)Counsellors - Full timeCase Workers - Full timeFinancial Counsellor - Full timeFamily Dispute Resolution Practitioner – Full timeSelection Criteria SummaryChild Contact Supervisor - Level 3:Recognised qualification in Education, Child Development, Psychology, Social Work or Social Sciences or relevant experience in related disciplines.Ability to be impartial and flexible, work effectively in a stressful environment and deal confidently with clients in a human service setting.Knowledge of problems associated with separated parents in high conflict and the impact of this on children.Recognised tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work/Sciences, Mental Health, Counselling, Childhood Development and/or Family studies and related disciplines or equivalent.Relevant experience in working with children and families with complex needs e.g. domestic violence, homelessness, abuse, schooling issues. Whereby service design was inclusive of social, emotional, mental, and physical needs.Experience in case management and coordination of client services.A minimum of a Diploma in the field of Mental Health, Social Work, Community Services, Counselling or equivalent.A minimum of 1-2 years' experience in a mental health related service.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding around case managing vulnerable, disadvantaged and complex needs clients.Experience and/or understanding of working with remote Aboriginal communities and their unique needs.Financial Counsellor - Level 5:Diploma in Financial Counselling.Current registration with the Financial Counsellors Association of Western Australia.Experience in providing financial counselling to clients in financial crisis.Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner - Level 5:Recognised tertiary level qualifications in a relevant discipline.Currently registered as a family dispute resolution practitioner.Experience in providing counselling to individuals, couples and families.Knowledge of relationship and parenting issues.Experience in Primary Dispute Resolution (mediation).You will be asked to provide:Working rights for Australia.Working with Children Check (if you have one).National Police Clearance (within 12 months validity).Qualifications relevant to position requirements.Benefits:Comprehensive professional development and training.Four weeks annual leave inclusive of a 17.5% leave loading.Five days additional paid leave.Twelve weeks paid Maternity Leave.Discounted corporate health cover by Bupa and Medibank.Study leave of five hours per week after two years of service.Insurance cover to and from work.Clinical and Management Supervision (for Counsellors).Employee Assistance Program.How to ApplyClick apply to be directed to our online jobs board to view further details on the vacancy and to complete your application.In your cover letter you must indicate the position you are applying to and address the relevant selection criteria.Vacancy closes 1 December 2024Shortlisting will commence upon receipt of applications, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.Should you have any queries, please contact Human Resources on (08) 9288 2***.Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Centrecare is fully committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, child safe cultures and practices. Centrecare also believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.We are Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart: We are committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap.Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad.
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