AOD Counsellor and Diversion Officer

• 1 x Counsellor Full Time located in Karratha
• 1 x Counsellor and Diversion Officer (Dual Role) Full Time located in Karratha. for the Dual role, Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification for this role, as stated in the Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984
• Competitive Renumeration + Salary Packaging + $10,000 Regional Allowance + Employee Benefits

About HOPE 

HOPE has been a community service in Western Australia for over a century, providing much needed support to people affected by alcohol and other drugs, mental health, youth justice issues, family and domestic violence and socioeconomic disadvantage. 

Our Philosophy of Care 

We exist to bring HOPE to people and communities facing the toughest challenges in Western Australia. To bring diligence, optimism, courage, and collaboration to those who need us most. To achieve lasting impact, we walk with you, wherever it takes us, for however long we are needed. We believe in a community-led approach. We act in humility. We seek out the wisdom of others. We are HOPE. Each year we help thousands of people in the toughest situations to get back in control of their lives.   

About the role:

We are looking for 2 x AOD Counsellors who will provide assessment, counselling, case management and education to clients dealing with the impact of alcohol and other drug use and mental health issues. This will involve developing recovery plans to help that client process towards their goals.
One of the Counselling roles will be a dual role, including mentoring, court support, referrals, and other practical assistance.  From this role a client and their family will be able to talk to a Diversion Officer, who is also a trained drug and alcohol counsellor for support. You will work collaboratively with Youth Justice and other local agencies with the goal of achieving Harm Minimisation and Behaviour Change, to see outcomes such as young people re-engaged in education and participate in therapeutic programs.  

Requirements of the role:

For the dual role of Counsellor and Diversion officer Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification for this role, as stated in the Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. In addition the successful candidate will have a tertiary or equivalent qualification in Social, Behavioral or Health Sciences with significant experience in counselling. We ae looking for someone who has the capability to motivate, empower and lead clients to achieve positive change in their lives. Being a person who is has a person centred, strength-based perspective and empowerment approach will see you do well in this role. You will also be committed to upholding HOPE’s values and to working in a culturally secure way with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and individuals.

Our culture  

Hope strives to provide a safe workplace and promotes progressive policies that prioritise the health, safety and unique needs of our team. Hope’s ambition is to be an employer of choice by supporting staff to grow, learn, innovate and achieve their potential. We invest in developing our people to sustain the workforce built on ‘growing our own’. 

Find out more about Hope on our website. 

If you need support to submit your application, please email [email protected]  

Your benefits  

• Knowing you are making a real difference in your community and being in a team that celebrates your successes and supports you during challenges  
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)   
• Discounts with a major health insurance provider 
• Free external, confidential counselling through our EAP Service and clinical supervision in counselling roles 

What to expect next  

We vow to respond to every candidate that applies for a role at Hope.  

If your application is shortlisted, you will receive a phone call to discuss your skill further and may be invited to attend an interview either online or in person at our local office/Hub. 

Appointments will be subject to Australian residency/visa, satisfactory National Criminal Record checks, the Working With Children Check, Current C or A class driver’s license, and suitable work referees

Applications close: 4th November 2022

Applications may close early if a successful applicant is found.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

HOPE acknowledges and welcomes diversity in all its forms amongst staff and clients, including culture, language, race, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex variations, religion, and socio-economic and relationship status