Counsellor

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

Up to $105,916 pa+ superannuation + salary sacrifice

1x Full Time & 1x Part Time (44 hours per fortnight)

Fixed Term positions

About the role:

Are you passionate about making a differene in the lives of children, young people and families? We are seeking 2 dedicated Counsellors to play a vital role in our Rockhampton team.

In this rewarding role, you'll work alongside young people, carers, families and key stakeholders to build reslilience, stregnthen relationships and create positive outcomes for children and people who are subject to child protection interventions. Every day brings the opportunity to empower families, promote wellbeing and help shape brighter futures.

What will a typical day look like?

• Engage young people, carers, and young people’s families through the use of a range of counselling and strength-based therapeutic interventions, tools, perspectives and strategies to improve wellbeing
• Assist families to develop knowledge and skills to provide relevant and positive care for children and young people
• Promote and develop positive working relationships with stakeholders and networks to improve support for young people, carers, and young people’s families
• Work collaboratively with a young person & their care team to help support placement stability and wellbeing of young person
• Support young people to manage maladaptive and challenging behaviours through supporting young people to identify worries and issues and setting mutually agreed and achievable goals
• Contribute to and facilitate the delivery of educational programs to encourage the development of knowledge, skills and confidence in parents and carers to provide care to children and young people

Mandatory Requirements:

• Bachelor or post-graduate qualifications in Psychology, Counselling or equivalent with;
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in a counselling or therapeutic based role, or
  • Is a level 2 (or above) ACA Registered Counsellor with 3 years' experience or equivalent.

Who we are:

Our truly local team of professionals have worked with people in Central Queensland for over 40 years to support them in living their best life. AnglicareCQ is a not-for-profit, purpose-driven organisation – and we give effect to that purpose through our staff. We endeavour to make the most ordinary things extraordinary – simply by doing them with the right people.

AnglicareCQ offers a diverse scope of interdependent and inter-related career paths which enables staff mobility and growth. Careers with AnglicareCQ are from a wide range of disciplines including leadership, community services, child protection, housing, and support services. We serve communities in and around Rockhampton, the Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Biloela, Moura, Blackwater, Emerald, Barcaldine, and Longreach.

What you will bring to the role:

• A passion and genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of Central Queenslanders.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• The ability to identify and embed solutions.
• Demonstrated experience working within a high-performance framework where you are accountable for KPIs on program delivery and outcomes, within a face-paced solutions focussed environment.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• A strong communicator, able to quickly build rapport and influence across a diverse range of people.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a Blue Card (working with children check positive notice or exemption)
• Ability to obtain a Yellow Card (disability services positive notice or exemption notice)

What are the benefits of working for AnglicareCQ?

We have a common purpose throughout our organisationto serve the people of Central Queensland, to help themlive their best life. AnglicareCQ offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful employment and be part of a holistic team that supports people in our local communities.

• We offer attractive salary sacrifice to all part-time employees.
• We offer the opportunity to work within an organisation committed to social change.
• We have a supportive and pragmatic management team.
• Professional development and study are encouraged and supported.
• We offer a professional work environment filled with passionate, diverse and driven people.
• We provide access to health and wellness programs for all staff.