Family Support Counsellor

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 420.000 - 600.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Clinical supervision

Competitive salary

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Family Support Counsellor to serve the East London community in a hybrid role. You will conduct assessments, provide counselling sessions, and connect families with community resources to promote healthier relationships and well-being.

The position supports in-office and remote client interactions, with emphasis on creating flexible access to services for families in the Eastern Cape.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree or higher in counselling-related field.
• Registered counsellor or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience in family therapy and counselling.
• Strong understanding of family systems theory and child development.
• Excellent communication, empathy and problem-solving skills.

Aufgaben

• Conduct family assessments to identify strengths, needs, and challenges.
• Provide individual, couple, and family counselling sessions.
• Develop and implement intervention strategies to address family conflict and improve communication.
• Facilitate access to community resources and support services for families.
• Offer psycho-education on parenting skills, child development, and relationship dynamics.
• Maintain confidential records and document client progress.

Kenntnisse

Counselling

Family therapy

Communication

Empathy

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Counselling/Social Work/Psychology

Registered counsellor

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is seeking a compassionate Family Support Counsellor to join their team serving the East London community. This role focuses on providing guidance, support, and resources to families facing various challenges, promoting healthy relationships and improved well-being. You will conduct assessments, offer counselling services, and connect families with relevant community services. This hybrid position allows for both in-office and remote client interactions, offering flexibility while ensuring critical support is accessible to families in the Eastern Cape. Contribute to strengthening families and fostering resilient communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct family assessments to identify strengths, needs, and challenges.
• Provide individual, couple, and family counselling sessions.
• Develop and implement intervention strategies to address family conflict and improve communication.
• Facilitate access to community resources and support services for families.
• Offer psycho-education on parenting skills, child development, and relationship dynamics.
• Maintain confidential records and document client progress.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Registered counsellor or equivalent professional qualification.
• Proven experience in family therapy and counselling.
• Strong understanding of family systems theory and child development.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, managing both in-person and virtual sessions.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Hybrid work model providing work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialized training.
• Supportive team environment with clinical supervision.
• Chance to positively impact family dynamics and community well-being in East London.