Counsellor/Project Officer | Time for Grandparents Program | Chermside
Employment Term: Permanent Part-Time (68.4 hours per fortnight)
Location: Chermside
Remuneration: $51 p/hr + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay)
Close Date: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.
Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare Queensland
The Counsellor/Project Officer is a newly created position within the Time for Grandparents program. The Time for Grandparents is part of the Older Persons Program and assists Grandparents raising grandchildren in Queensland.
The Counsellor/Project Officer will provide case management and family support services for families accessing the Time for Grandparents Program and complete project works.
Your part in our UnitingCare team
Work with families accessing brokerage within the Time for Grandparents program to identify strengths and support them in applying for activities.
Attend the Time for Grandparent camps supporting the Specialised Case Worker in charge of camp co-ordination, and other Time for Grandparents program activities.
Provide counselling support to grandparents focusing on social isolation, strengthening their capacity and relationships with the child or young person and other presenting issues.
Develop and coordinate partnerships with key service providers and key stakeholders in Queensland including those in rural and remote areas.
Develop and deliver strategies to support culturally sensitive and appropriate Grandfamily camps in collaboration with the Specialised Case Worker, Service Leader and Service Manager.
Participate in the development, implementation, and review of programs/projects for young people and grandparents and prepare reports as directed by service manager.
What makes a difference for us?
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in psychology, Social Work or Counselling
Demonstrated experience in trauma informed counselling practice and crisis intervention.
Demonstrated skills and sound knowledge gained through experience working with children and families with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in this area of work.
Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and cultures from an historical and contemporary perspective
Demonstrated ability to work with people across the lifespan, particularly those who are at risk and/or disadvantaged.
Demonstrated ability to conduct project work related to service delivery
Demonstrated ability to facilitate, engage and support group processes and individual work with young people and grandparents using an older person-centred and strengths-based practice framework
Demonstrated ability to support staff in their roles by mentoring and role modelling culturally appropriate service delivery.
Demonstrated high level of initiative in decision making and problem solving especially in crisis situations as well as the ability to manage competing priorities.
Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
Current First Aid / CPR Certificate or willing to obtain during commencement of employment.
What makes a difference for you?
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging Explained
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12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
We’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare family
Joining our FaDS, team, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years.
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provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children
implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services
appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur
Diversity & Inclusion
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 sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
Safe workplace
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