Counsellor

Description:

ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
Why this role matters
The Salvation Army Australia’s Homelessness Stream provides high-quality, person-centred services to people at risk, and or experiencing homelessness. We support adults and families, including accompanying children with accommodation, case management, outreach support, financial assistance, connection and referral to other specialist services.
The purpose of the role
We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Counsellor to provide support in the expansion of our new service.
The Counsellor will provide intensive counselling support and case management services to participants of the Kurlana Padnipadninya program who are exiting hospital care, and who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness. This role will work collaboratively with the Program Manager, other program staff and external health partners to deliver a supported holistic case plan that assists clients to develop independent living skills, tenancy capacity and supports the transition into independent housing.
This is a permanent, full-time position. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS award, level 4
You will successfully

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• Respond to referrals in a timely manner and conduct intake and assessments for new clients as required.
  
• Develop and build strong working relationships and working protocols in line with leadership with external stakeholders.
  
• Implement a flexible, proactive, trauma informed, and client-centred approach to support clients and ensure rights are upheld, interactions are respectful and free from discrimination, with cultural safety at the centre.
  
• Provide counselling and undertake case management tasks to support allocated caseload of clients
  
• Undertake all aspects of case management including developing individualised care plans with clients and supporting clients to access a range of services including health, housing, and other supports.
  
• Provide brief intervention, and case management support, dependent on need, inclusive of assessment, referrals, regular communication, and meetings, to ensure support for client’s holistic needs.
  

You will have (Requisite Skills & Qualifications)

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• Minimum bachelor’s degree in health or social Sciences
  
• Minimum of 2 years case management experience in a similar role
  
• Understanding of Trauma Informed Care and what it looks like in practice.
  
• Knowledge and experience within the homelessness and mental health sector.
  
• Experience supporting and mentoring other staff in a team environment.
  
• A current SA driver’s license.
  

What we offer
As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

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• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
  
• Flexible working conditions
  
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
  
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
  
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
  
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity
  
• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
  
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
  
• Opportunity for career development;
  
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
  
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
  

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as advertising will close once we have found a suitable candidate.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W e are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration