Cyrenian House - Counsellor Educator

Cyrenian House – 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 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 a maximum term two (2) year contract working part-time 38 hours per fortnight and is a Level 4 – Level 5 $87,064 – $102,823 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.

The successful candidate will require:

• 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 Drivers 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:

• Unique opportunity to work in an organisation that is passionate about making a difference to the lives of those affected by alcohol & other drugs.
• High quality clinical training and supervision.
• Annual training allowance.
• Generous salary packaging options.

How to apply:

Please submit your application via Seek. Your application should include:

• Cover letter addressing the selection criteria, in no more than two pages. (Applications received without addressing the selection criteria will not be processed)
• 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 Therese Mahoney at [email protected]

Don’t delay in applying for this role, shortlisting will commence immediately.

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.