Social Worker - Animal-Assisted Interventions
Centre for Service and Therapy Dogs Australia – Perth WA
Supporting Assistance and Therapy Dog intervention team
THE CENTRE FOR SERVICE AND THERAPY DOGS AUSTRALIA (CSTDA) is focused on working with specifically trained dogs within mutually defined psychosocial programs, to assist "people at risk" to achieve predefined therapeutic and empowerment goals and to create a lasting partnership that aims to improve quality of life, enhance independence and facilitate increased empowerment and participation in society.
We are seeking a Social Worker, who respects dogs, to join our team delivering animal assisted therapy, education and empowerment services together with the required therapy, assistance and service dogs.
As an accredited EMPOWERMENT PARTNER in our team, you will assist with program delivery, active counselling, and evaluation services for participants confronted by challenges to their daily life empowerment.
This is the perfect opportunity for you to become involved in the animal assisted therapy environment and to establish your own presence within our team. We are offering a tailored position with competitive rates, flexible hours, flexible work environment and high potential for personal growth and long term career development. All your professional experience and qualifications are valued while all "animal related" training will be provided by leading international practitioners.
The successful applicant for this role will have;
* A respect for dogs and a genuine belief in the ability of specifically trained dogs to positively affect therapeutic outcomes and to enhance the quality of life of those utilising them correctly.
* Perceive ability as opposed to disability, inclusion as opposed to exclusion, separation and integration.
* A formal tertiary education and registration as required by your profession.
* Current National Police Check Certificate & Working with Children Cert
* Full Australian Drivers Licence
* Ability to work independently and exercise initiative and demonstrate a highly visible passion and energy that motivates others
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to provide counselling and assessment services to our clients.
* Ongoing commitment to professional development and ability to travel to Melbourne on occasion for professional development.
* Ability to travel regularly within Perth metropolitan and regional areas and rurally (where needed) in Western Australia.
* Potential to house, train and utilise a Therapy Dog full-time.
* Keen interest in canine behaviour and training.
Why join the DogsForLife team?
* We help empower people.
* A supportive, flexible and autonomous work environment.
* All animal related training provided.
* Opportunity to be a valued member of a multi disciplinary team that makes a real difference.
* Opportunity to partake in ground breaking animal assisted intervention service delivery.
* Flexible work arrangements including work from home.
* Group supervision and individual supervision.
* Professional development.
Thank you for your time and interest. Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly.
How to apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter.
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