Introduction

MADEC is a not for profit organisation operating in South Australia, Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and Tasmania. We believe a job can change a life and we are driven to help people in financial or social disadvantage. Through employment services, vocational training, labour hire, and other services and programs, we empower people; connect with support; enhance skills and confidence; and provide opportunities to reach the goal of employment.

About the Role

As a result of an increase in our business share across north-west Victoria, Wimmera Mallee and Goulburn Murray, we require a Counsellor or Social Worker to join and support our employment services division.

Based in either Albury, Shepparton or Wangaratta, as a Social Worker or Counsellor you will work with our participants to provide support, such as mental health support, access to social services, sourcing of temporary accommodation, parenting support, life skills training and referral to specialist health services.

Working within this unique context, the successful applicant will actively participate and contribute to the development of a positive culture aimed towards providing appropriate services for long term unemployed; which could include completing assessments, planning and implementing intervention programs as well as providing opportunities for success.

A considerable percentage of the participants you will be supporting are suffering social isolation, depression or addiction and require support to rebuild their self-esteem and independence.

Sound counselling skills are essential, preferably with some experience working by phone.

Desired Skills & Experience

Applicants must hold a degree or graduate diploma in social work, behavioural or social science, counselling or other allied health field, and where required hold relevant registrations or professional membership. To be successful, you will have a strong ability to build and maintain rapport with our participants and team members; building trust through the use of open communication; and adapting methods of engagement to meet individual needs.

A National Police check and Working with Children check is required upon commencement of this role.

Our Culture and Benefits

MADEC prides itself on providing a supportive environment with opportunities for personal growth and development. In addition to offering a competitive salary, as a not-for-profit organisation, we provide generous salary sacrifice arrangements up to the value of $15,900 per annum, and tax-free entertainment expenses.

Check the potential tax savings you might be entitled to if you were to take up our Salary Packaging benefit by completing the calculator here - you will be surprised at the increase in your take home amount!

We also offer:

• Uniform allocation,
• Training and development,
• A great team culture and more!

How to express your interest

To apply please click the “Apply Now” button to register your interest.

For more information contact Katie Burt on 0427 505 427 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Social Worker / Counsellor - Shepparton / Albury / Wangaratta enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Joining MADEC means you will join a team of dedicated, passionate, genuine, and responsible professionals who are all driven by the same vision, and that is, to improve the lives of those in need.

Helping People | Addressing Needs | Improving Lives

MADEC’s vision is to improve the lives of those in need, and as such we will continue to build a business that reflects the values of empathy, genuineness, that is ethical, passionate and responsible, and built on the foundations that everyone is welcome including the First Nations People and those of all ages, genders and abilities.

A position description is attached.