POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:Counsellor/Family Support Worker (RAIFFS Cloncurry)

REPORTS TO:Team Leader

AUTHORISED BY:...... DATE:......

PURPOSE

This position provides counselling and practical family support using a range of strategies through ourRemote Area Integrated Family Support Service Program. This role provides counselling and support services to children, young people and their families who are vulnerable, and are at risk of family break down, and who require additional support and assistance with an emphasis on early interventionprograms/services offered by Centacare.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Provide counselling and practical family support to families/children/ individuals using approaches that are flexible and appropriate to the program requirements.
  2. Contribute to the planning and provision of community education and support as per program requirements.
  3. Conduct assessments of clients and make appropriate referrals as necessary.
  4. Maintain appropriate files, records and complete other required documentation within agency guidelines.
  5. Participate in internal and external meetings
  6. Represent and promote Centacare in the wider community by engaging in and developing strong networks and partnerships.
  7. Actively participate in the process of professional supervision.
  8. Contribute towards organisational culture of continuous improvement.
  9. Other duties as directed by the line manager.

Additional responsibilities for Provisional Psychologists

  1. Consider ethical, legal and professional issues in all areas of psychological practice
  2. Conduct systematic psychological assessments (including observation, interview andpsychological testing) and apply this knowledge to problem formulation.
  3. Write psychological reports.
  4. Ensure interventions are informed by psychological theory of individual and systemic change and evidence based practice.
  5. Effectively communicate, in written and oral format, from a psychological perspective ina style appropriate to a variety of audiences, and interact professionally with a widerange of client groups and other professionals.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

  1. Counselling and Family support work conducted in accordance with program requirements
  2. Client files complete and accurate as per Centacare standards.
  3. Client assessments conducted and appropriate referrals made
  4. Participation in community education and promotion activities
  5. Participation in meetings as determined by the line manager.
  6. Client satisfaction with service provided by Counsellor.
  7. Participation in supervision and professional development.

Additional key performance indicators for Provisional Psychologists

8. Practice is guided by professional ethics and standards of practice.

9. Informed, succinct and valid psychological reports written.

10. Interventions are based on formulation of presenting problem and promote, restore,

sustain or enhance client function.

11. Written and oral communication is appropriate.

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SELECTION CRITERIA

Mandatory Selection Criteria

MSC1:Possession of a relevant degree in Social Work, Psychology or Behavioural sciences and eligibility for membership of a relevant professional association.

MSC2:Ability to possess a Positive Notice for Child Related Employment (Blue Card and a yellow card exemption) fromthe Public Safety Business Agency (PSBA).

MSC3:Possession of a current ‘C’ class licence.

Key Selection Criteria

KSC1:Demonstrated ability to utilise different theoretical frameworks, counselling approaches and experience relevant to interventions with some of the following:

  • Families and relationships – including separation
  • Individual issues including domestic violence, suicide, substance misuse, gambling, depression and anxiety
  • Family functioning/dynamics
  • Culturally diverse groups
  • Child and young people
  • Child and Families where harm/abuse has occurred to a child

KSC2:Understanding of and the ability to articulate, social issues that may impact on individuals, families, and young people and in particular those social issues that directly impact on the indigenous community.

KSC3:Highly developed communication skills both written and verbal and in particular skills necessary for working with culturally diverse groups.

KSC4:Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to fulfil the program and organisational goals.

KSC5:Experience or ability to acquire skills in community education or group work.

POSITION TITLE:COUNSELLOR /SENIOR COUNSELLOR

This position has been accurately described, is current and has been explained by:

...... Date:……../………./………..

Signature (Centacare Representative)

Print Name: ……………………………………………………………..

This position description is accepted with the full understanding of my obligations and authorities and I accept the responsibilities described herein:

...... Date:……../………./………..

Signature (Employee)

Print Name: ………………………………………………………………

Distribution:☐Signed original for employee personnel file☐Copy to employee

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