About the Role
The Navigator program supports young people 12-17 years who have disengaged from education (30% attendance or less over 13 weeks). It provides intensive case management and assertive outreach to support disengaged learners to return to education. The program is delivered in partnership with Anglicare Victoria within the Barwon region to work closely with local schools and Department of Education and Training (DET).
The Youth Counsellor will work within an integrated team of Youth Services professionals to support young people and their families to address the barriers and risk factors for attending and engaging in education. The Youth Counsellor will complete psychosocial assessments to identified young people and provide short term interventions and counselling with the aim to reduce their barriers to school engagement.
The key objectives of this role are:
- Engage, assess, and provide initial support to young people and families to assist in addressing mental health concerns and support to further access headspace Geelong and external mental health supports
- Provide a range of interventions to address mental health concerns using theoretical frameworks and evidence-based interventions including; counselling, psychoeducation and safety planning.
Vacancy Details
- Fixed term to 29 August 2023
- Part-time role, working 30.4 hours per week
- $88,959 p/a (pro-rata) + super + salary packaging
- To view the Position Description, please go to www.bcyf.org.au
What We Offer
- Flexible working options
- BCYF is a not-for-profit organisation, so you can salary package up to $15,900 each Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year for general living expenses
- Extensive learning and development calendar, including a structured orientation and induction plan
- Employee Assistance Program – independent confidential counselling service
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
About You
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- Qualification or equivalent in Psychology, Social Work, or Counselling and experience in working with young people including demonstrated skills in the provision of psychological counselling that is developmentally appropriate and time limited.
- Demonstrated skills related to an ability to engage, assess, and provide brief intervention support.
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation and evidence-based interventions for high prevalence youth mental health issues including relevant AOD or Dual Diagnosis/Dual Disability experience.
- Experience networking and referring clients to internal and external services in a collaborative and supported approach.
- Understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture.
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence
Application Process
- Applicants must address each of the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the respective Position Description and provide a current Résumé in order to be considered.
- Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check and undergo a National Police Check prior to commencement.
- BCYF reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date of this position, so please don’t delay in applying.
Contact Details
For more information about the position please contact Alexandra Bruinier, Team Leader Navigator, on 03 5226 8900.
We are dedicated to playing our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and ensuring continuity of care and support to our clients and staff. With this in mind, if you are shortlisted, we may discuss with you an alternative to a face to face interview.
BCYF is committed to providing a safe and friendly environment for children and young people.
BCYF is an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities or applicants with a lived experience of disability to apply. Reasonable adjustments will be made for people with disabilities where operationally viable.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Recruitment team via email at [email protected]
Applications close 9am Monday 14 November 2022
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