Senior Family and Relationships Counsellor
Job No:
R202431
Location:
Marion
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Ongoing, Full-Time Position (Up to 76 fortnightly hours).
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$94,409 per annum pro rata + Super + Salary Packaging* (to increase your take home pay).
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Located in Marion.
The Senior Family and Relationship Counselor supports individuals, couples, and families in overcoming challenges and building positive and healthier relationships. In this role, the counsellor works with all family members, with the primary focus on ensuring the safety and welfare of the children. This role involves addressing complex relationship and social issues including parenting struggles, relationship troubles, domestic violence, mental health concerns, substance abuse, gambling problems, childhood trauma and abuse.
You’re welcome at RASA
Our belief in the transformative power of relationships lies at the heart of everything we do.
You will be joining an inclusive, supportive and welcoming culture. Relationships Australia South Australia (RASA) Values are Diversity, Respect, Belonging and Learning and this is reflected in the way we work and treat each other. Our teams embrace people from a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, beliefs, sexual and gender identities. We understand that your relationships are important, so we believe in being flexible, where possible, to support you to balance your work and personal commitments.
Who we are looking for
To be successful in this role you will need:
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Tertiary qualification (AQF level 8) in social work, psychology, counselling or related discipline.
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Extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families in a therapeutic context.
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Proven experience in providing counselling to those affected by Family and Domestic Violence including children and those using violence in relationships.
It would be a bonus if you have:
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A post graduate (AQF level 9) qualification in social work, psychology or counselling.
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Proven experience facilitating therapeutic Family and Domestic Violence behaviour change groups.
What you will be doing
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Delivering high-quality counseling and group interventions tailored to the diverse needs of individuals, groups, and communities, with a focus on addressing complex case matters.
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Utilizing the Detection of Overall Risk Screen (DOORS) tool to conduct holistic screening and risk assessments, ensuring client safety.
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Implementing effective interventions through comprehensive case formulation, planning, review, and closure processes, along with appropriate reporting and referrals.
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Collaborating with other services to provide coordinated case management support that is tailored to meet the complex needs of clients.
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Engaging with clients affected by family violence, including children who witness or experience it, and support those exhibiting violent behaviors in relationships to bring about positive change.
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Taking initiative in tasks such as accurate record keeping, provision of education and community information, participation in case conferences, and possessing thorough knowledge of local service and referral options.
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Actively participate in supervision and provide practice supervision to students and employees, integrating theory into practice.
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Collaborate with others to provide culturally relevant services at our organization and incorporate cultural considerations into counseling practice.
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Adhere to Information Sharing Guidelines (ISG) and Family Safety Framework (FSF) principles regarding confidentiality.
For more information you can read the full Position Description.
If this role is what you are looking for, we’d love to hear from you.
Enquiries: Any enquiries can be addressed to Melissa Rochow on (08) 8377 5400.
Closing Date: Monday 29 April 2024, 5pm
Relationships Australia South Australia is a Child Safe and Equal Opportunity Employer
Please note that the services provided at RASA sites mean that our employees need to follow some specific requirements:
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A satisfactory DHS Working with Children Check
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A satisfactory National Criminal History Check
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Have had the three TGA approved and recognised COVID vaccine doses and provide the certificate. If you can’t comply, you are encouraged to have a confidential conversation with the hiring manager about your individual circumstances.
*How Salary Packaging can increase your take home pay
Salary packing is an entitlement granted by the Federal Government to workers in approved non-government and health organisations. Salary Packaging can increase your take home salary by creating tax free earnings. In effect, $15,899 of your wage can be paid tax free in each fringe benefit tax year. This 'tax free' amount is in addition to the tax-free threshold of $18,200 for income.
Follow the link to the Salary Packaging information provided by AccessPay, our chosen provider, to find out more.
About RASA
Relationships Australia South Australia (RASA) is a not-for-profit, secular, community organisation, helping people to overcome difficulties and bring about positive change in their lives. We offer services for families, couples and individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. To find out more about RASA go to rasa.org.au.