Benefits
* Join an established and well-respected Employer
* $48.00 per hour plus Superannuation and generous salary packaging options
* Enjoy ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* Subsidised monthly professional supervision
CatholicCare Central Queensland is a large, vibrant, and highly regarded not-for-profit organisation providing a broad range of quality social services throughout the Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton. Guided by our Christian ethos and the principles of Catholic Social Justice, we are committed to inclusive service delivery and proudly welcome employees and clients of all religions, backgrounds, and beliefs.
Responsibilities
* Improving the skills and resilience of families and their members to respond to issues that put pressure on their relationships
* Promoting social inclusion through providing participants with knowledge about supports available within their communities
* Providing therapeutic counselling to individuals, families, groups, children, and young people
* Developing and facilitating psychological health and wellbeing educational services to individuals or groups
* Ensuring services are provided in accordance with relevant funding guidelines and standards including services in accordance with the Family Law Act 1975
* Participating in external program promotion and networking to ensure financial viability of the program
This role will also provide services under CatholicCare's employee assistance program (Working Well) and may at times be required to provide outreach services on-site to clients.
Qualifications and Experience
* Relevant Tertiary Qualification in Counselling, Social Sciences or Psychology
* Minimum 1 year relevant working experience and expertise to undertake the range of activities required
* Current C or CA class driver's license (QLD)
* Must meet eligibility requirements for membership with relevant professional associations
Core Competencies
* Demonstrated ability to respond to critical stress incidents and to post traumatic stress disorders
* Ability to work within legal limitations around the right to confidentiality and privacy
* Demonstrate strong cultural capability for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
* Sound discipline knowledge gained through experience, training, or education
* Sound knowledge of issues and appropriate responses to clients experiencing domestic and family violence, child abuse and self-harm
* High level of knowledge of the issues effecting families and children during separation
* High level of digital literacy to support accurate documentation within CatholicCare's chosen datamanagement system; and
* Sound knowledge of the Family Law Act 1975 and relevant amendments
* Demonstrated ability to engage clients from diverse backgrounds and establish effective working relationships.
The successful candidate will also be required to demonstrate entitlement to work in Australia, and to disclose any pre-existing injury or disease which may be adversely affected by undertaking the inherent requirements of the position.
All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of relevant screening and background checks, including an Australian Federal Police check, an NDIS disability worker screening check, and attainment of a Blue Card for working with children, prior to commencement.
Don't wait - Apply Now!
Early applications are encouraged as applications may be assessed as they are received, and shortlisting may occur throughout the advertising period.
To apply for this fantastic opportunity, please submit:
* A cover letter addressing the key aspects of the role
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