Job Description

Counsellor Educator

About the Role:

We are currently seeking applications for the position of Counsellor Educator to join our team. The position will be based at the Bunbury Step-Up-Step-Down service.

The position will facilitate and enhance the provision of care to patients with Alcohol and other Drug issues in the Step-up-Step-down program, and provide case management across multiple teams, services and disciplines. The position will also enhance the capacity for general Step-up Step-down staff to identify and manage drug and alcohol related presentations through capacity building activities, such as mentoring and consultation with staff.

The Counsellor Educator will be formally managed by the Service Manager of Cyrenian House.

The position is part-time working 38 hours per fortnight and is a Level 4 - Level 5 $96,295 - $113,725 per annum pro rata.

Our Organisation

Cyrenian House is a leading not-for-profit non-government organisation that has been operating within the alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment sector since 1981. Cyrenian House provides a wide range of high-quality treatment services that make a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by alcohol and other drugs.

To be appointed / successful in this role you will require the following key qualifications, skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification in social, behavioural or health sciences or equivalent experience in the alcohol and drug sector.
• Previous experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Well-developed assessment and counselling skills.
• Demonstrated experience in working with consumers experiencing issues related to alcohol and other drug use.
• Demonstrated and well developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.
• Experience in working as part of a team.
• Full Work Rights, a current Police Clearance, First Aid Certificate, and a Driver's Licence.

Desirable competencies and experience:

• Awareness of relevant Government Departments and community-based agencies that may support recovery.
• Previous experience in recovery planning, developing budgets and working with clinical services and external service providers.
• Previous work in a residential setting with people who are experiencing mental distress.
• Demonstrated experience in working as part of a team.
• Experiential (first-hand) knowledge of drug and alcohol addiction with at least two years current sobriety/clean time.

What we offer you:

• Above award rates of pay and generous salary packaging options available.
• 12 days Personal Leave PLUS two additional days per annum – “My Day” leave
• Annual training allowance.
• Professional team. Rewarding team culture with flexible working conditions.
• Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected by alcohol & other drugs.
• Comprehensive orientation and induction.

If this sounds like the role for you, please forward your application via the Seek website, your application should include:

• Current resume, including two referees.
• Cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Do not delay submitting your application as shortlisting will commence immediately, and this opportunity will close when the position has been filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please refer to the employment section on our website to download a full copy of the JDF: www.cyrenianhouse.com

For further information, please contact Kellie Slattery at kslattery@cyrenianhouse.com

Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout Cyrenian House. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months.