Cyrenian House - Wandoo Women's Therapeutic Prison Community - Counsellor Educator

Cyrenian House – Wandoo Women’s Therapeutic Prison Community – Counsellor Educator

About the role

The Counsellor Educator will support women within Wandoo Women’s Prison who have experienced AOD and a range of other issues, including family and domestic violence.

The position will report directly to the Clinical Coordinator and will work closely with Department of Justice staff to ensure the provision of professional alcohol and other drug (AOD) group work, counselling, and education to the residents in a prison environment.

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- Level 5 $90,329 – $106,679 depending on experience.

To be successful in this role you will require the following key attributes:

• Possess a degree in Social, Behavioural or Health Sciences and experience in the alcohol and other drug sector.
• An understanding of “Community as Method Treatment Model”.
• Previous experience working with consumers experiencing issues related to alcohol and other drug use.
• Well-developed assessment and counselling skills.
• Current National Police Certificate /Justice Clearance.
• Full Work rights, Current Driver’s Licence and First Aid Certificate.

What we offer you.

• Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about making a difference to the lives of those affected by alcohol & other drugs.
• Five Week’s Annual Leave.
• Above award rates of pay.
• Generous salary packaging options available.

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

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

To be considered, applications must include a current detailed resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Please submit your application via the Seek website

For further information, please contact Kim Kenny – [email protected]

Applications will close on or before 9am Monday 5^th August 2024

Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.