School Counsellor – Burnie, Devonport, West Coast Tasmania
Queenstown, Roseberry West Coast Tasmania
Full-Time, Part-time or flexible working arrangements can be discussed.
The School Counsellor role is an outreach position to the West Coast of Tasmania, specifically Roseberry and Queenstown. In the case of travel away from home, CatholicCare provides a fleet car, and meals and accommodation are covered. Possible relocation assistance is available. This role has the option for full-time or part-time work.
The School Counselling program partners with Primary and Secondary Catholic Schools across Tasmania to deliver therapeutic, child-focused counselling to students. Students seeking counselling may be experiencing a broad range of issues such as social relationship difficulties, family separation, anxiety, behavioural difficulties, family violence, or other forms of trauma.
What we can offer you:
* Access to salary packaging – reduce taxable income and increase your take-home pay.
* Possible relocation assistance available.
* Continuous learning and development, regular clinical supervision, and support.
* Additional 4 paid days bonus leave for Easter Tuesday and the Christmas period, plus other generous leave provisions such as additional long service leave, paid parental leave, and the option to purchase leave.
* Be a part of a supportive, passionate, and dynamic team of school counsellors dedicated to supporting and improving Tasmania’s individual, family, and community wellbeing.
What will you do?
* Provision of child-focused, therapeutic counselling to students, using developmentally appropriate evidence-based models of intervention.
* Provide therapeutic counselling and group work activities in collaboration with other CatholicCare staff and/or in conjunction with other organisations.
* Regularly liaise with Parents, Teachers, Vice Principal(s), and Principal(s).
* Conduct thorough intake processes with parent/carer or relevant guardian to gain information, listen to concerns, and encourage active involvement.
* Provide students with opportunities to actively participate in establishing goals relevant to interventions and make appropriate referrals to external sources if required.
What can you bring to us?
* Demonstrated experience and training in therapeutic counselling for children and young people, including a sound understanding of the principles and theories that underpin the impact of family violence on women, children, men, and family functioning.
* Demonstrated experience in working autonomously, exercising considerable initiative, discretion, and professional judgement, and accepting personal responsibility within the full scope of the role.
* Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or related discipline; postgraduate qualifications will be highly regarded; and/or a minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a similar role.
* Current Working with Vulnerable People registration.
Enquiries:
For a confidential discussion about this role, please call Jade at 0447 117 ***.
Ready to apply?
With guidance from the Position Description, please address each of the 6 points in the selection criteria and let us know why you are the right person to fill this role (maximum two pages). Please refer to https://catholiccaretas.org.au/get-involved.
Applications close at 5.00pm on Sunday 25th November 2024.
CatholicCare Tasmania is committed to safeguarding the interests of children and young persons. We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm and require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
CatholicCare Tasmania is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes and supports a family-friendly workplace. The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Australia and will need to evidence their registration to Work with Vulnerable People and Police Check as part of the recruitment process.
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