Family Counsellor
Location
Bendigo
FTE
- 45 to 75 hours per fortnight, continuing position
About the role
The program aims to ensure the wellbeing of individuals, couples and families by minimising the emotional, social and economic costs of disruption to daily functioning and / or relationships. Services are for all community members including from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, indigenous people, low-income earners, sole parents and those living in remote areas. The Family Counselling service is positioned within the Counselling and Relationship Services portfolio. This position is required to outpost across the catchment.
The role of Family Counsellor is to promote the independence and healthy development of individuals, couples and families through the provision of quality counselling and program delivery.
Specifically, the position is responsible for:
- Undertaking intake and assessment, including risk assessments and screening
- Assisting families to develop skills in parenting
- Providing referrals and advocacy for clients, particularly those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged, and support them to understand the broader service system
- Providing relationship and personal counselling to individuals (children, youth, adults) couples and families
- Delivery of sessions that provide information and education to separated parents
To be considered for this position, applicants require:
- Proven professional qualifications in Counselling, e.g. Psychology, Family Therapy, Counselling Graduate Diploma or other relevant tertiary studies
- Current up to date membership of peak body association e.g AHPRA, ACA, PACFA
- Demonstrated experience in delivering child centered family focused and relationship counselling within current research-based industry accredited frameworks. Demonstrated knowledge and application of child safe legislation, principles, standards and practices
- Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children, including Aboriginal children, children with a disability and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Contact
People Team
Download the position description
How to apply
Please ensure your application includes your resume and a cover letter detailing a summary of your experience relevant to the position.
The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, undergo a National Police Check with a satisfactory outcome (and International Police Check if applicable), hold a current Working with Children’s check (employee status) and for some positions a valid drivers licence.
Should you require cultural or other support in submitting your application, please contact our People Team on 03 4344 4798.
Should you require information in alternative formats, please contact our People Team on 03 4344 4798.
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