Chelsea Community Support Services- Placement Information
Chelsea Community Support Servicesis accepting applicationsfor two term clinical placement commencing in January 2016.
Chelsea Community Support Services Inc. (ChelCSS) is a not for profit incorporated association that was established to provide emergency relief and social support services to the residents of Chelsea and surrounding suburbs. ChelCSS support students by providing counselling placements, offering an individual counselling service for low income earners within the community.
The successful student will initially begin observing counselling sessions before taking on one to one counselling independently. The student will also assist with material aid and emergency relief supports.
For more information on the services that Chelsea Community Support Services provide please visit:
Please note that students must not contact the agency directly with placement enquiries. Contact your placement coordinator if you have questions.
This placement requires students to work in conjunction with other staff members across a broad range of treatment programs. For this reason the following requirements are essential in all applicants.Failure to demonstrate high levels of each attribute will result in the placement being cancelled:
- Strong attention to detail – students must be aware of safety practices such as locking doors behind them. This is for the safety of students/staff and clients.
- Professionalism and clear adherence to boundaries - students are given clear instructions by staff as to what their role is with clients. This is purely the role of counsellor and as such students must not advocate on behalf of the client for referrals etc.
- Ability to work independently – Chelsea Community Support Servicesis an extremely busy agency and students are expected to be able to work independentlyof their supervisor while following instructions precisely.
- Punctuality – clients are scheduled with reference to available staff and rooms. Late arrivals by students are disruptive to this schedule.
To apply please send your completed application form, resume, and criminal check to .
ACAP student numberFamily Name
Given Name
E-mail Address
Mobile Phone
Other phone
Course Name
Please submit the following with your application:
This cover page
Your resume
Completed questionnaire below detailing why you would like to be considered for this placement
By applying to this placement I am aware of the following (please tick):
I am available to attend this placement from January 2016 to August 2016.
I will miss no more than 2 days of placement without a doctors certificate.
I will attend placementon the days per week agreed with my supervisor.
I am aware of the behavioral expectations detailed on the information page and understand that failure to comply with these will result in the termination of this placement.
Should I be shortlisted for this placement I will attend an interview. As Chelsea Community Support Services makes the final decision regarding which students are offered placements, there is no appeal.
I will apply for a criminal record check and have it ready to upload when I register my placement. (if you have submitted your Crim check to ACAP within the last 3 years you do not need a new one. You are obligated to inform us if the details of your criminal check have changed since you submitted it.)
Date: / Signature:Received by Student Placement Department / / /
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Why do you want to undertake your placement at Chelsea Community Support Services?
What do you think would be the key professional challenges or personal challenges of a placement with Chelsea Community Support Services?
What experience do you have which you think would be beneficial for a placement with Chelsea Community Support Services?
Please add any further information which may be relevant to your selection for this placement.
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