Child and Family Counsellor
Location: | East Pilbara |
Discipline: | Social and Community Care |
Contact name: | Aaron Winders |
Contact email: | aaron.winders@curamoir-hr.com.au |
Job ref: | 34307 |
Published: | 22 days ago |
On Offer
- Location: Pilbara Region
- Salary: $90,000 plus super plus salary packaging
- Remote Working Allowance: $10,000
- Accomodation: Heavily subsidised accommodation available
- Benefits: Professional development opportunities, supportive team environment, tools of trade including mobile phone, laptop, and vehicle with limited personal use
- Work Type: Full-time, with a focus on meaningful work supporting children and families
Our Client
Our client is a respected provider of youth and family services, dedicated to offering innovative, person-centred care to communities, with a particular focus on culturally sensitive practices for Indigenous communities. Their mission is to enhance well-being, empower individuals, and foster a safe environment for healing and growth.
The Job
The Child & Family Counsellor will work closely with children, young people, and families impacted by trauma, providing therapeutic counselling within a team focused on child-centred, trauma-informed care. This role is integral to the prevention and support efforts for those affected by sexual abuse, operating within a collaborative framework to ensure effective interventions and support.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver therapeutic interventions for children and families affected by trauma, with children as the primary clients.
- Facilitate individual and group counselling sessions, focused on building resilience and addressing behavioural impacts of trauma.
- Maintain accurate and confidential case files and reports, and ensure program outcomes are met.
- Develop and sustain partnerships with community agencies and stakeholders, promoting a coordinated approach to support.
- Conduct community workshops to raise awareness and prevention strategies around sexual abuse and violence.
Essential Criteria
- Qualifications: Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or related field allowing for membership in a relevant professional association.
- Experience: Demonstrated experience working with at-risk children and families, particularly within Indigenous communities and using therapeutic frameworks suited to First Nations people.
- Skills: Strong case management skills, ability to lead small group therapy, and competence in both crisis and long-term interventions.
- Other Requirements: Unrestricted driver’s licence, Working with Children Check, and National Police Check
If you’re passionate about making a difference and meet the criteria, we’d love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about this role, please send your resume to Aaron.Winders@Curamoir-hr.com.au or call 0414 318 360.
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