Counsellor / Group Facilitator | Foundations for Change | Caboolture
Employment Term
: Permanent Full-Time (76 hours per fortnight)
Remuneration
: $51 per hour + Super + NFP Salary Packaging
About UnitingCare Queensland
UnitingCare is a leading organisation in crisis response, protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our FaDS (Family and Disability Services) team works passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
Your Role
As a
Counsellor / Group Facilitator
, you'll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make everyday easier for the people we care about. Your key responsibilities will include:
Undertaking intake and assessments, case management, individual face-to-face counselling and group facilitation of behaviour change programmes for clients referred for violence and abuse in intimate relationships.
Co-ordinating with other agencies and services to provide a safe, holistic and integrated service to clients and families.
Preparing written and oral reports.
Advocating for clients, providing referrals and liaising with other agencies when appropriate.
What we look for
Tertiary qualification (minimum Bachelor level) in Social Work, Psychology or Social Science.
Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role.
Sound knowledge of case management and counselling for clients with issues such as family, sexual and child abuse, relationship discord and grief.
Strong clinical skills in domestic violence and trauma, including impact on families and children.
Knowledge of and ability to facilitate groups in line with the Perpetrator Intervention Service Requirements.
Proven ability to work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team in a complex human services environment.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received; the role may close early if the right applicant is found.
Benefits and Working Conditions
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
NFP Salary Packaging to increase take-home pay (up to $15,900 for living expenses and up to $2,650 for meal entertainment per year).
Employee recognition and rewards platform with discounts, awards, wellbeing programmes and more.
12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave after 6 months of service, plus government scheme.
Diversity and inclusive leave options including paid gender-affirmation leave and cultural leave for Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other events.
Career development opportunities.
A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards and commitment to serving others.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equality
UnitingCare values diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm.
Child Safety Commitment
UnitingCare is a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation. We provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children, implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect, and address any incidents immediately.
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