Community Services and Development Counsellor
We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Counsellor to support young adolescent boys in recovering and healing from their experience of family and domestic violence.
About Us
At Centacare, we believe that every day brings an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Our mission is to help each person we serve reach their fullest potential and experience a fulfilling life.
Your Role
As a Counsellor in the Supporting Adolescent Boys Program, you will provide therapeutic support to young men and boys affected by family and domestic violence. Your role focuses on recovery and healing, while also working to prevent the use of future violence.
Key Accountabilities
* Conduct comprehensive client assessments, including risk of violence and family/community dynamics
* Develop and deliver tailored therapeutic treatment plans
* Provide individual counselling using trauma-informed, evidence-based practices
* Engage and coordinate with other professionals to support continuity of care
* Collect and report high-quality participant data, including insights from families and carers where appropriate
* Contribute to continuous clinical improvement by applying current research and best practice
* Role model organisational values and contribute positively to a supportive team environment
Desired Skills and Experience
* Minimum Diploma in Counselling
* Demonstrated experience in community service sector with knowledge of FDSV
* Experience in the delivery of individualised therapeutic approaches
* Demonstrated experience of working with a vast network of services to ensure clear pathways to care and referral processes are maintained
* Demonstrated experience in working with young people to meet the goals of case plans, the young person's needs and risk assessments
About Centacare
Centacare is a Social Services Agency of the Catholic Diocese of Armidale, providing a wide range of social welfare services to support individuals, families, and the broader community.
Why Join Us?
* Tax-free salary packaging - up to $18,500 for general living and entertainment expenses increasing your take-home pay
* Flexi leave – allowing you to accrue extra hours per week to enjoy an additional day's leave every month (for full-time employees)
* Professional development – we support our team with professional development opportunities
* Supportive team - working with a multidisciplinary team of passionate, supportive, and collaborative colleagues