Description:
Counsellor Educator
WANDOO WOMEN’S PRISON THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY (TC)
About the Role
We are currently seeking a pool of Counsellor Educators. The Counsellor Educator will have a strong focus on consumer engagement and provide professional alcohol and other drug (AOD) counselling, group therapy, psychoeducation and support to residents in the Wandoo Women’s Prison Therapeutic Community.
About the Organisation
Cyrenian House have been operating within the alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment sector since 1981, and in 2018 commenced service at Wandoo Women’s Prison TC, this being the only prison TC operated in Western Australia and has achieved remarkable results since its inception.
If you would like to work in a positive environment that is changing people’s lives, then this is the role for you.
This role is full-time, 76 hours per fortnight. Level 4/5 $90,329 – $106,679 depending on experience. (Please note we are currently finalising a new Enterprise Agreement )
To be appointed / successful in this role you will require the following key qualifications, skills and experience:
• Have a degree in social, behavioural or health sciences or equivalent experience in the alcohol and other drug sector.
• Demonstrated knowledge of “Community as a method Treatment Model”.
• Well-developed counselling and group facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of working with consumers experiencing issues related to alcohol and other drug use, incarceration, family and domestic violence and mental health issues.
• Excellent written communication skills, preferably with report writing experience.
• Adept in self-management including the competent use of software, such as Microsoft Office and learning specialised applications.
• Full Work rights, Current Driver’s Licence and First Aid Certificate.
What We Can Offer You.
• Annual training allowance.
• Free access to WHEREFIT with exclusive discounts to leading fitness and wellbeing brands.
• 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.
• Free parking.
How to apply:
If this sounds like the role for you, please forward your application via the Seek website, your application should include a:
• response to the selection criteria, in no more than two pages.
• current resume, including two referees.
A full copy of the JDF can be found in the employment section on our website. www.cyrenianhouse.com
For further information, please contact Kim Kenny at kim.kenny@justice.wa.gov.au
Shortlisting will commence immediately, and this opportunity will close when the position has been filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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.