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Intensive Family Support Counsellor Advocate

STTARS are currently seeking an Intensive Family Support Counsellor Advocate

We are currently looking for a full-time (1 FTE) experienced Intensive Family Support Counsellor/Advocate to provide early intervention services to families and children from refugee backgrounds. The role is fixed term up until 30 June 2025.

The role of Intensive Family Support Counsellor will require a high level of professionalism complemented by a commitment to consistently deliver a high quality standard of work.

About the position:

Salary is based on the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS) 2010 - Level 5.
Fixed Term - 2 year Contract - 1.0 FTE

PD Intensive Family Support Counsellor Advocate

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Undertaking evidence informed assessments to assess family safety.
Provide trauma-informed counselling and practical therapeutic support.
Prepare case plans in partnership with families through assessment of family strengths, needs and risks.
Support families to navigate service systems and develop meaningful connections with other services and community.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, counselling or related health or social sciences discipline.
At least three years of experience in the counselling of children and young people and their families.
Current driver's license.
Flexible to work from various work locations as required.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

Proven experience in using evidence informed assessment tools to assess family safety and wellbeing and to establish appropriate therapeutic goals with families.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of intergenerational and complex trauma.
Proven experience in providing practical and therapeutic support to families, which includes practical assistance, coaching and mentoring, and supporting the development of positive social and community networks.
Proven experience in providing case management to families that enhances their capacity and resilience.
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Proven ability to maintain quality client records and data.

How to apply

Please send your resume and a short cover letter to jobs@sttars.org.au telling us why you are interested in this role and outlining your skills and experience against the selection criteria in the Position Description above.

For further information about the role please contact Robyn Smythe, Director, on 8206 8900.

Appointment to this role is subject to you having / obtaining a current DCSI Child Related Employment Clearance. As a health care service all staff working for STTARS are required to provide evidence of COVID vaccinations or have an approved medical exemption.

Recruitment activities will commence immediately and close when we have found a suitable candidate so don’t delay in submitting your application.

Bi-Cultural Peer Support Worker

We are currently seeking multiple Bi-Cultural Peer Support Workers, bilingual in a language of one or more of STTARS’ target groups (for example, but not limited to - Arabic, Dari/Hazaragi, Nepali, Swahili, or French).

About the positions:

- Fixed term part-time contract to 30 June 2025
- Multiple positions available for our Northern Office
- Start date - 1 July 2023

Salary is based on the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS) 2010 - Level 3/4.

The Bi-cultural Peer Support Worker's primary focus will be to provide mental health information and support individuals to navigate and access mental health services.

Activities include but are not limited to:

Coordinating and carrying out office administrative tasks including answering calls, mail, and providing an accessible, welcoming and culturally safe ‘front of house’ service.
Providing individual support to people accessing the service including support to identify and develop personal goals for recovery and support to identify other needs (housing, financial coaching, counselling).
Providing information about mental health and support to access appropriate services.
Accompanying individuals to appointments (if required) in an advocacy/representative capacity.
Working with interpreters to ensure information is communicated effectively to clients and their families and carers.
Supporting intake and assessment processes through providing personal support, cultural information and assistance as needed.
Collaborating with the Mental Health Counsellor and Clinical Lead to provide low intensity mental health therapy to individuals and groups.
Actively seeking and developing relationships with target communities and relevant Lived Experience networks.
Fostering and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders to ensure effective communication with partners and clear referral pathways.
Maintaining client records by documenting work with clients in STTARS electronic client record management system.

Minimum Requirements

The applicant must have completed or be willing to complete while working a:

Certificate IV in Mental Health; or
Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work; or
A mental health (or equivalent Human Services or Community Services) qualification of Certificate IV level or above.

Position Description:- Bicultural Peer Support Worker - CALD mental health

How to apply

For further information about the role please contact Ana Maria Holas (Clinical Services Manager), on 8206 8900.

Appointment to this role is subject to you having / obtaining a current DCSI Child Related Employment Clearance.

Applications close 5pm on 2nd June 2023, don’t delay in submitting your application.

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