Cedar College (SA) is seeking a qualified counsellor to coordinate our Cedar Care department and provide biblical guidance to students whose mental health and wellbeing is challenged from various factors.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position Title: Cedar Care Coordinator
Commencing: Term 1, 2023
Type: 38 hours per week, 41 weeks per year, permanent + 4 holiday weeks paid

Reports to: Relevant Sub-School Director, College Pastor
FTE Salary: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

ABOUT THE ROLE
As a qualified counsellor and as a leader, the Cedar Care Coordinator is responsible for the smooth running of the Cedar Care faculty to support the wellbeing of Cedar College students. This role requires a high degree of initiative, discretion, and capacity to program individual work, and the work of the Cedar Care team. As a professional, the Cedar Care Coordinator will work with their staff team, school leaders, colleagues, families, and external agencies to support the wellbeing of students within the College. The Cedar Care Coordinator is to approach their role with a Christian Worldview, and undertake their role in line with the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the College as determined by the College Pastor and College Leadership Team.

ABOUT CEDAR CARE
Cedar Care exists to provide pastoral care to students whose mental health and wellbeing is challenged from various factors. Through supportive listening and biblical guidance, our aim is to develop the young person and equip them to face these challenges while still undertaking their education.

Our approach to care is shaped by our faith in Jesus Christ and the Word of God. It is through this that a biblical approach to pastoral care occurs.

Cedar Care Core Values

As a team we seek to reflect these core values of the college:

Value 1: We value the preciousness of each individual person.
Value 2: We value authentic community and relationships.
Value 3: We value the Christian faith as the foundation for life.

At Cedar College, our Christian faith and identity are of utmost importance – it’s who we are. This Christian faith shapes our goals for each student, as they: Discover Jesus – source of hope and comfort, Display Love – practical strategies, following Jesus’ lead, school community supports and cares, and Develop Self – resilience, character growth, realising we are valued by God

PERSONAL QUALITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
The successful applicant will work closely with the Cedar Care team, the College Pastor and College Leadership.

They will have a vibrant, growing relationship with God and be a committed member of their local church. They will be able to work effectively as part of a team in a collaborative and unified manner and have excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, and communication skills with staff, students, and parents. They will be teachable, and committed to the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the College. The ability to counsel in-line with a Christian Worldview is essential.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS AND CHECKS

• Masters level of qualification in the counselling field, or equivalent
• A member of a professional body i.e., PACFA, ACA
• Current RHHAN-EC Certificate (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care)
• Current WWCC (Working with Children Check)
• Protective Practices online course completion (can be completed prior to commencement of employment)
• Experience in an education setting is desired
• The successful applicant will be required to adhere to the College’s COVID-19 vaccination policy.

APPLICATION PROCESS

An application form, obtainable by calling (08) 8261 3377 must be submitted in order to be considered.

Applicants who meet the role qualifications and requirements will need to include:
1)     A cover letter containing relevant experience and a vision for the role
2)     An official Cedar College Support Staff Application Form (with requested documentation), which can be obtained via the email address below, or by contacting the Executive Assistant, Mrs Linda Barnes, on (08) 8261 3377
3)     A maximum 3 page résumé to complement our application form is welcome.

Please address applications to the Principal, Mr Peter Thomson, via
[email protected] and mark as CONFIDENTIAL. 

Applications close 9am, Tuesday December 13, 2022.

A complete job description, outlining key responsibilities and requirements, is available upon request.

Visit the Cedar College website for more information.

https://www.cedarcollege.sa.edu.au/news/advertised-positions/