• Join an organisation with a long standing, positive reputation in the South West Sydney community

• Have the freedom to work creatively within your space and utilize your skills and experience to actively make a difference to the lives of children and families
• Additional Christmas leave

Our client is a well-known, established organisation in South West Sydney with a large and positive community presence. As the child and family counsellor you will have the freedom to work creatively under the Targeted Early Intervention program and be part designing and implementing new and exciting changes to the program to meet the needs of the diverse community.

  
This role will involve;

• Undertake initial assessment of clients and develop counselling/casework strategies and other interventions
• Work with the playgroup to support families and develop strategies to address identified needs and provide assisted referrals
• Develop an effective working relationship with local services, community networks, schools and other relevant government and non-government agencies
• Promote programs through established networks and community services to reach the general community and CALD communities

They are looking for candidates with strong counselling experience with children and families

The requirements for this role include;

• Social Work or Counselling degree (Bachelor level qualification)
• Membership of a relevant professional body
• At least 4 years experiencing practicing Social Work or Counselling with children and families
• Ability to deliver evidence-based programs such as 1,2,3 Magic, Peaceful Kids, Bringing Up Great Kids and more
• Knowledge of current child protection legislation
• NSW Driver’s License and access to a vehicle