Employment
Carers WA values its dedicated and skilled employees and aims to create a flexible, supportive and family friendly workplace.
Counsellor
We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Counsellor to join our team, preferably on a full time basis. The successful applicant will provide much needed emotional support to carers via telephone, email and individual face to face counselling, as well as facilitate educational workshops and peer support groups.
Selection Criteria (applicant must address each criteria briefly – 2 pages max)
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications with at least one year of supervised counselling experience
- Demonstrated experience in facilitating workshops and peer support groups
- Demonstrated experience using a variety of counselling approaches to help people with stress management, self-care planning, transition issues, and loss and grief
- High level of team work skills and the ability to work autonomously
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Demonstrated experience using Outlook, Internet Explorer and data entry software
- Current C class Drivers Licence
- Membership of a relevant professional counselling, psychotherapy or psychology association is desirable
For details on how to apply for the position and to view the job description, please download the job pack below. Applications close 4.30pm Friday 4th May 2012.
Registration and Information Service Advisor
We are seeking 2 full time RIS advisors to join our Better Start team – one position is for 2 years whilst the other is maternity leave cover. The work involves registering eligible children into the Better Start program, which includes entry onto the national FoFMS database and the provision of program information to families and service providers. The role includes short periods of regional travel and networking with service providers within the metropolitan area.
Applications which do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.
Essential:
- Advanced computer literacy and the ability to maintain databases
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including professional phone manner
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and consult with other service providers
- Ability to problem solve, research solutions and provide accurate information to clients in a timely manner.
- Current C class licence
- Valid police clearance
Desirable:
- Data entry experience
- Flexibility with work hours
- Understanding of Carer issues and Disability Services
For details on how to apply for the position and to view the job description, please download the job pack below. Applications close 4.30pm Friday 25th May 2012.