$49.28 per hour + 11.5% Super + NFP Salary Package
Employment Term: Part-time (60.8 hours per fortnight) Maximum Term 12-month contract Remuneration: $49.28 per hour + 11.5 % Super + NFP Salary Packaging Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare We're looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.
An integral part of our Supporting Children After Separation Program (SCASP) based in Bundaberg as a Children's Counsellor, you'll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.
Let's make a meaningful difference, together.
Your part in our UnitingCare team We are seeking a dynamic, skilled, knowledgeable, passionate and experienced Children's Counsellor to work in our Supporting Children After Separation Program (SCASP) Team in Bundaberg. This is a maximum term contract position on a part-time basis 4 days a week (60.8 hours per fortnight). SCASP offers individual therapeutic counselling and group work, to children and young people, aged 5-18.
Duties of this role include;
Undertake assessments and counselling to assist children and young people cope with trauma and challenges relating to parental separation. Prepare written reports relating to clients matters (e.g., case notes, referrals, case review) and statistical and administrative reports. Support children, young people and their families using a child-centred, and strength-based framework with a Trauma informed Practice. Provide group work to children & children's counselling to assist clients achieve their goals. What makes a difference for us? Blue Card Current Driver's License Undergraduate (four-year) degree in Social Work or Psychology and eligibility for membership to AASW; APS; or Australian Counselling Association Demonstrated experience in providing children's counselling and related services, with an emphasis on family and individual functioning, parent and child education while focusing on the effects of family separation on children and young persons Demonstrated knowledge of child and youth development, particularly in relation to the effects of parental separation, high conflict separation, family violence and grief and loss and the effects of such upon child mental health and well-being The ability to acquire knowledge of the Family Law Act 2006, particularly in relation to family separation and the best interests of the child Eligible to legally work in Australia and proof of eligibility may be requested What makes a difference for you? At UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our FaDs team work passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance Save tax and increase your take-home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference We'd love you to be part of our UnitingCare family Our FaDs team are passionate about their work with parents to ensure children remain safe in the home and parents have the skills, resilience and capability to effectively parent and meet their children's developmental, educational, health and well-being needs. We also provide targeted services to men who are seeking to change their behaviour.
Child safe, Child friendly UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:
provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple– everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.
Your application will include the following questions:
Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a counsellor? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? Do you have membership with any of the following psychology, social work, or counselling boards? Do you hold Tertiary qualifications (minimum Bachelor) in a relevant human services field? Describe your experience providing children's counselling & related services, with an emphasis on family & individual functioning, parent & child education focusing on the effects of family separation on children & young persons. Describe your knowledge of child & youth development particularly in relation to the effects of parental separation, high conflict separation, family violence, grief and loss and the effects of child mental health & well-being. #J-18808-Ljbffr