Counsellor/Educator
- Full time, 76hrs per fortnight, located in Esperance.
- $77,500 – $83,500 + Super + Regional Allowance + Salary Packaging + Regional Allowance
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 us:
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 ill-health, youth justice issues and socioeconomic disadvantage.
We are looking for people who are motivated and focused on ensuring positive experiences and outcomes for our clients.
About the role:
As Counsellor / Educator you will provide assessment, counselling, case management, education, and respectful support to individuals, families, significant others dealing with the impact of alcohol and other drug use and mental health issues. You will develop recovery plans with the clients and review the effectiveness of the plan in progressing the client towards their goals. You will have up to date knowledge of evidence-based interventions for alcohol and other drugs, and mental health illnesses. In this role there will be a focus on building and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholder and participating in community prevention activities, interagency and service coordination meetings, as well as deliver outreach services. You will also provide assessment, advocacy, and referrals for people who participate in Court and Police Diversion Programs.
Requirements of the role:
You will have a strong work ethic who reflects and improves on their own practice. Working safely and contributes to team effectiveness. Being a person who is has a person-centred, strength-based perspective and empowerment approach will see you do well in this role. You must have a tertiary qualification in health, education, behavioural/social sciences, youth work, health/mental health nursing or approved equivalent, with experience working in the Alcohol and Other Drug or Mental Health sector. You will have a sound understanding of the complex needs of clients who experience co-occurring AOD as well as the physical, mental, legal, and social impacts of alcohol and other drugs
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: 28th October 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