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Family Support Counsellor OR Access & Inclusion Officer (Broome) (JOB-533005)

Location
Broome, Australia
Sector
Social Care
Salary
$42.82 to $52.27 per hour
  • Remuneration: $42.82 to $52.27 per hour (depending on experience) – Family Support Counsellor
  • Remuneration: $42.82- $45.15 per hour (depending on experience) – Access & Inclusion Officer
  • Location: Broome
  • Employment Type: Permanent Part time or Full time. 0.6 -1.0FTE

The Position

We recognise that great candidates bring different strengths and levels of experience. As such, we are open to placing the successful candidate to either the Access and Inclusion Officer or Family Support Counsellor position, depending on their skills, qualifications and experience.


ACCESS AND INCLUSION OFFICER 

The Access and Inclusion Officer will be the local representative that is responsible for engaging and building relationships within the community, ensuring increased engagement with Helping Minds, with a focus on Helping Minds Child, Youth and Family Services. The position will also provide quality intake services, meeting client needs efficiently and effectively, and facilitate this where needed for all Helping Minds programs.

Responsibilities of the role include: (not limited to):

  • Participate in the Helping Minds intake system, screening and assessing needs, prioritising and making appropriate follow up appointments, referrals and bookings for other support team members
  • Develop and deliver specialised groups and workshops
  • Attend networking events and stakeholder meetings and promote the service where appropriate.

FAMILY SUPPORT COUNSELLOR 

We are seeking an individual with a strong passion and drive to engage and provide counselling support to adults and young people, on an individual basis as well as in a group setting. The successful candidate will provide a positive representation of the Helping Minds brand while establishing and fostering close working links with relevant service providers in the area.

Responsibilities of the role include:

  • Provide a counselling service to young people (0-18) at risk of developing mental health issues and adult carers, including Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) carers.
  • Employ both a brief intervention model for working with clients as well as therapeutic interventions where appropriate for the support Helping Minds offers;
  • Establish self-help Support Groups for Carers and provide support to the group once it is established;
  • Develop wellbeing care plans with clients and utilising a strengths-based approach, discuss the issues and impact of mental health and apply goal setting and identifying support networks;

For more information on both positions, including the job discerption please visit the Helping Minds website


About You

Minimum qualifications:

  • Tertiary Degree in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work (a diploma level required for Access & Inclusion Officer)
  • Current Drivers License
  • Proof of Australian Working Rights

Candidates will also either have or be willing to obtain the following:

  • National Police Clearance (within 6 months)
  • Working with Children Card
  • Current First Aid Certificate

Why You’ll Love Working Here

In addition to joining a professional and dynamic team, you will work in a supportive and positive environment with staff that live by Helping Minds’ values and have a strong focus on community needs. We understand the importance of health and wellbeing and offer an employee wellness program.

Additional benefits include:

  • Generous tax-free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $18,550 per annum
  • Additional regional allowances
  • Generous leave entitlements5 weeks annual leave per year (pro rata), increasing to 6 weeks (pro rata) once reaching 3 years of continuous service2 wellness days per year, increasing to 3 days once reaching 3 years of continuous service
  • Generous superannuationThe employer superannuation contribution will commence at 1% above the superannuation guarantee rate. Contributions increase progressively based on the length of employment and in accordance with the Helping Minds Staff Agreement.
  • Professional development and support around additional training
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Monthly Reflective Practice Supervision

Apply Now

To apply for this position and take the next steps towards a rewarding career with Helping Minds, please submit a resume and cover letter. For more information, contact the Recruitment team on 08 9427 7100 or email recruitment@helpingminds.org.au


Helping Minds Limited is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQIA, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience of mental health issues and of supporting family members with mental health issues.


Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.