Cyrenian House - Counsellor Educator

Cyrenian House – Counsellor Educator

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a qualified Counsellor Educator to join our Allied Drug & Alcohol Program & Treatment (ADAPT) team on a part-time basis. The position provides consumers involved in the criminal justice system with the necessary support and tools to enable them to reduce the impact and harm of alcohol and other drugs on their lives.

The position is offered as a part-time role at 38 hours per fortnight and is located from our Cyrenian Central Office based on Fitzgerald Street in Perth.

The position is offered as a level 4/5 $90,329 – $106,679 per annum pro rata, plus superannuation.

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:

• A degree qualification in psychology, social work, counselling, or relevant experience in the alcohol and drug sector.
• Understanding of comorbidity in relation to alcohol and drug issues
• Demonstrated assessment, case management, counselling, and group facilitation skills.
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in working with consumers from diverse backgrounds and different cultural groups.
• Demonstrated and well developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software package including Word and Outlook.
• Full work rights, National Police Clearance, First Aid Certificate and full Drivers Licence.

What we offer you.

• Above award rates of pay and generous salary packaging options available.
• 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.

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

your application should include:

• response to the selection criteria in no more than two pages.
• current resume, including two referees.

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

For further information, please contact Rowena Rajh via [email protected]. 

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.