Family Support Counselor: Early Intervention & Parenting

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supervision

Impactful work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Family Support Counsellor for Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role focuses on early intervention, supporting families through parenting challenges, child behaviour, and relationship issues, fostering resilience and healthy family dynamics.

You will work within a professional network to deliver tailored counselling, workshops, and community connections that enhance well-being for children and parents in the Mossel Bay area.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or a related field.
• Registration with HPCSA or SACSSP.
• Proven experience in family counselling, with early intervention focus.
• Strong understanding of family systems theory and therapy modalities.
• Excellent active listening, empathy, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of family needs and dynamics.
• Develop and implement tailored counselling and support plans for families.
• Provide individual, couple, and family counselling sessions.
• Offer guidance on parenting skills, child development, and behaviour management.
• Facilitate workshops and group sessions for parents and families.
• Connect families with community resources and services.
• Maintain confidential client records and progress notes.
• Collaborate with professionals to ensure holistic support.
• Respond to family crises with empathy and effectiveness.
• Stay informed about best practices in family therapy.

Skills

Active listening

Empathy

Communication

Rapport building

Education

Master's degree in Psychology/Social Work/Counselling

Tools

Assessment

Case management

Report writing

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Family Support Counsellor for Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role focuses on early intervention, supporting families through parenting challenges, child behaviour, and relationship issues, fostering resilience and healthy family dynamics.

You will work within a professional network to deliver tailored counselling, workshops, and community connections that enhance well-being for children and parents in the Mossel Bay area.