Child & Family Counsellor - Rockhampton (Fixed Term)

Anglicare Central Queensland; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

AnglicareCQ in Rockhampton is seeking two Counsellors to join our local team, one full-time and one part-time (44 hours per fortnight). This fixed-term position focuses on supporting children, young people and families impacted by child protection interventions.

You will engage with clients using counselling and strength-based approaches, build partnerships with stakeholders and contribute to programs that promote resilience, wellbeing and positive outcomes for families in Central Queensland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or post-graduate qualification in Psychology or Counselling.
• Minimum 1 year counselling/therapeutic experience, or ACA Level 2+ with 3 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage young people, carers and families through counselling and strength-based interventions to improve wellbeing.
• Assist families to develop knowledge and skills for positive child care.
• Promote relationships with stakeholders to improve support for young people and families.
• Work with a care team to support placement stability and wellbeing.
• Help young people identify worries and set achievable goals.
• Contribute to educational programs for parents and carers.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Time management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor or post-graduate in Psychology/Counselling

ACA Registered Counsellor (Level 2+) with 3 years experience

Job description

AnglicareCQ in Rockhampton is seeking two Counsellors to join our local team, one full-time and one part-time (44 hours per fortnight). This fixed-term position focuses on supporting children, young people and families impacted by child protection interventions.

You will engage with clients using counselling and strength-based approaches, build partnerships with stakeholders and contribute to programs that promote resilience, wellbeing and positive outcomes for families in Central Queensland.