The Opportunity:
We are currently seeking a suitably qualified individual to join the Supporting Children After Separation (SCaSP) team in Ipswich and may be required to work outreach. The position is permanent part time, 3 days a week. The SCaSP program offers individual therapeutic counselling and group work, to children and young people, aged between 5-18, who have experienced family separation.
As a part of this role you will be required to:
- Undertake assessments and counselling to assist children and young people manage their relationships during and after family separation.
- Advocate for clients and provide suitable referrals if required.
- Utilise recognised counselling approaches to assist clients achieve their goals.
- Prepare written and oral reports relating to; client matters (e.g. case notes, referrals, case reviews) and statistical and administrative reports.
- Provide group work to children.
What do you need to be successful in this role?
- A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling and eligibility for the relevant professional association.
- A current drivers licence.
- A current blue card.
- Proven ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
Please note: To ensure the health and safety of our people and clients, residents, patients and people we serve at UnitngCare Queensland, individuals are required to comply with the statutory and Government requirements, such as public health directions, and UnitingCare’s vaccination requirements policy, with respect to Covid-19. The successful applicant must be able to meet UnitingCare’s mandate of receiving 2 doses of the approved Covid-19 vaccine or provide Covid-19 Certificate before commencing employment.
Supporting you to support others
Family and Disability Services is a respected industry leader and one of Queensland’s largest community service providers, with a wide range of services that provide support to vulnerable individuals, families and communities in metropolitan, regional and remote locations across the State. We’re proudly not-for-profit and offer you:
- Access to salary packaging & meal and entertainment benefits
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
- Employee assistance, health & wellness programs
- Values-based culture & rewards and recognition
- Ongoing learning & development
Ready to work together?
Our application process takes less than 15 minutes – Click the ‘APPLY’ button below to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter.
Our team are available to answer any questions you may have. We’ll do our best to get back to you 2 weeks from the closing date.
Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their gender, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.
We know that when our people feel respected and valued, we empower them to share that within the communities we serve and to provide the very best care. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.