- Rewarding full-time opportunity supporting carers and a small team
- Contract position until the end of June 2021 with possible extension
- Based in Newcastle or Coffs Harbour
Carers NSW is the peak body in NSW for carers of all ages and circumstances. We are a not-for-profit organisation connecting and empowering carers and improving their quality of life through support, referrals, capacity building and training.
As the new Carer Gateway Service Provider (CGSP) in Region 4 of NSW (Central Coast, Hunter New England and North Coast) we are excited to be growing our team and are looking for a Senior Counsellor based in Newcastle or Coffs Harbour with availability to travel in the region.
This position is responsible for supporting a small team of Counsellors and providing counselling to carers face to face and via video-conference.
About the Role
Reporting to the Team leader, Intake & Assessment, you will be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria:
- Qualified counsellor, psychotherapist or social worker for relevant service modes with qualifications recognised within Australia
- Accredited with a relevant Australian professional association, Australian Counselling Association, Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia or Australian Association of Social Workers
- Minimum of 3 years demonstrated counselling experience.
- Trained in Person-Centred (Rogerian) Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques
- Demonstrated skills and experience in leadership and management of teams.
- Strong task delegation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to design, plan, deliver and evaluate group work programs
- Understanding of and commitment to ageing, disability carer issues.
- Knowledge of community services and other programs relevant to carers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Mandatory Reporting and Privacy requirements
- High level organisational skills, including time management
- Excellent computer and administrative skills, including experience using databases
- High level written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work within a team environment
We can offer you a competitive salary plus not for profit salary packaging benefits and a friendly team committed to the organisation’s purpose.
To learn more about what we do, please visit our website.
A Position Description is attached.