About Interrelate
Interrelate is a not-for-profit provider of relationship services. Our vision is to empower people to thrive in the most vital part of their lives – their relationships. We are committed to leading the way in providing responsive, cutting edge, transformative relationship services with and for our diverse communities, at every stage of life. We are committed to responding to the vulnerabilities of families and children in their communities and to building stronger relationships. We deliver professional services like a big business, but with the heart of a not-for-profit. We deliver services spread across 30+ physical locations (plus online) to more than 135,000 clients and we’re backed by qualified staff and more than 96 years of trusted expertise in sensitive relationship matters. We work in a broad context, connecting people with their communities and culture.
We are thrilled to be recognised as a winner of XREF Engage 2023 Best Workplace Awards for 2 surveys in a row. This prestigious award recognises the best workplaces that have excellent management practices and a highly engaged workforce. At Interrelate, we care about each other, focus on strengths, recognise achievements, celebrate significant events, encourage continuous learning and most importantly, enjoy our work despite the seriousness of what we do.
What you’ll do
This is an exciting opportunity for two dedicated and experienced counsellors, who are passionate about providing high-quality relationship counselling services to individuals, couples, families, and children. We are looking for two passionate and experienced Relationship Counsellors to join our team in Orange. This role will provide high-quality relationship counselling services with clients, including families, couples and individuals, with an emphasis on the impact of the presenting issues on the family and/or relationship. This role will also facilitate group programs, seminars, and workshops, and provide case planning and management processes with clients and stakeholders internally and externally. This role will also conduct child counselling and consultations, where required and appropriately qualified.
Along with relevant qualifications, your passion and experience for providing high-quality relationship counselling services, reflective practice and good foundational skills in using technology - including a client management system and Zoom will see you succeed in this role. These positions will be required to deliver face to face relationship counselling services from our Orange office, though we will also consider basing the position in Dubbo. Some travel may be required within the Western region. These positions are permanent working either full-time or part time, with the flexibility to negotiate your working days.
The details
- Full time or part time positions available
- This role is SCHADS award Level 5, the current hourly rate is $51.32 per hour. The base annual FTE salary for this position will be $100,074pa, plus 11% superannuation & access to NFP Salary Packaging Benefits.
- Located in Orange, NSW
What you’ll bring
Relevant Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in counselling, psychology, social work or related discipline; OR a Graduate Diploma in counselling in addition to a Bachelor degree that is not a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience and skills in:
- Delivering counselling services to one or more of the following - individuals, couples, families and children
- Case work with clients, implementing and supporting case plans
- Facilitating groups, seminars, and workshops
- Solutions focused and interpersonal communication skills
- Report writing, case notes, data collection, and data entry
- Working with online systems and technology, such as a CRM (Client Relationship Management) System and Zoom.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of:
- The process and purpose of child inclusive practice
- The issues facing diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CALD, and remote communities
- The impact of family separation and breakdown on children, and having skills in managing high parental conflict whilst upholding the best interests of children
- Child development, child protection, mandatory reporting, suicide prevention/intervention, and family violence issues
- Trauma informed principles
- Community services, especially those relating to families experiencing relationship difficulties
- The Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act, and other relevant legislation
- Family law processes and terminology (for those staff providing child consult services)
Next Steps
Interested? Please apply by clicking here.
For further information about the position or application process, please contact Michelle Janes at [email protected]. Applications close at 5:00 pm on Wednesday 3 July 2024.