COUNSELLOR EDUCATOR – Cyrenian Central

Full-time (Code CEFTCC)

About the role

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the role of Counsellor Educator to join our Residential Pathways Program team (RPP).

The Counsellor Educator’s role is to provide proficient, culturally secure counselling, assessment, case management, education and support to consumers and their families and the local community. The primary focus of the role is to assess suitability for treatment within one of Cyrenian House’s residential therapeutic communities as well as offering case management support. The Counsellor Educator will possess a sound level of clinical knowledge and skills, together with well-established work practices that exercise initiative and sound judgment. 

The position is full-time (76 hours per fortnight) and will be located from Cyrenian Central on Fitzgerald Street, Perth. Position is level 4 – level 5 $87,0643 – $102,823 per annum pro rata. 

Our Organisation 

Cyrenian House is a leading not-for-profit non-government organisation that has been operating within the alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment sector since 1981. Cyrenian House provides a wide range of high-quality treatment services that make a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by alcohol and other drugs.

The successful candidate will require: 

• A degree in social, behavioural or health sciences or equivalent experience in the alcohol and drug sector. 
•  Demonstrated skills and experience in assessment and case management, including referral. 
•  Well-developed counselling skills. 
•  Experience in group facilitation. 
•  Willingness to develop an understanding of Aboriginal culture and Aboriginal family systems. 
•  Demonstrated understanding of drug and alcohol issues, particularly mental health and AOD issues, impacting on the health of individuals and their families. 
•  Demonstrated and well developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication. 
•  Experience in working as part of a team. 
•  Full Work Rights, a current Police Clearance, current First Aid Certificate and current Drivers Licence.

What we offer:

• Unique opportunity to work in an organisation that is passionate about making a difference to the lives of those affected by alcohol & other drugs. 
• High quality clinical training and supervision.
• Annual training allowance.
• Generous salary packaging options.

How to apply:

Applications should be submitted to [email protected]  please ensure your application includes a:

• response to the selection criteria, in no more than two pages.
• current resume, including two referees.

A full copy of the JDF can be found in the employment section on our website.  www.cyrenianhouse.com

For further information, please contact Greg Defrenne [email protected]

Applications received without addressing the selection criteria will not be processed. 

Closing date for applications is on or before 9am Thursday 14th December 2023. 

Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 

Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.