Counsellor Educator
Cyrenian House/ Milliya Rumurra (CHMR)
About the role:
The Counsellor/Educator position works to provide alcohol and
other drug treatment, support, and prevention to consumers as a key member of an
outreach service that services remote communities in the West Kimberley. The Counsellor Educator will possess a
sound level of clinical knowledge and skills, together with well-established
work practices that exercise initiative and sound judgment.
The position has both a treatment and prevention focus with the
aim of reducing harm associated with alcohol or other drug use by providing proficient, culturally secure case management, assessment, group
facilitation, education and support to consumers and their families and
the local community.
Hours of Work
Working full-time 76 hours per fortnight.
The position is level 4/5 – $93,490 – $110,413 per annum (depending on experience) plus superannuation and salary packaging options available.
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. Our service in Broome is a partnership between Cyrenian House and
Milliya Rumurra Aboriginal Corporation, delivering alcohol and other drug
prevention services to parts of the West Kimberley region.
We provide consumers and their families with improved access to alcohol and other drug support via our outreach services within the communities north of Broome along the Dampier
Peninsula and south to Bidyadanga.
Selection Criteria
- A degree in social, behavioural or health sciences and relative experience in the
alcohol and other drug sector.
- Demonstrated and well-developed leadership skills with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience in working with Aboriginal peoples in Aboriginal
Communities.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Well-developed self-management skills to cope with difficult cases and manage stress.
- The ability to work autonomously within their role, whilst still delivering a professional service.
- Ability to adapt to varying working environments in the delivery of outreach services.
- An active role in Continuous Quality Improvement.
- Full work rights, current National Police Clearance, current First Aid Certificate, and current Driver’s Licence.
What we offer:
- Remote Area Allowance.
- 5 weeks annual leave.
- Above award rates of pay and generous salary packaging options available.
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12 days Personal Leave and two additional days per annum – “My Day” leave Annual training allowance.
- 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.
How to apply:
If you meet the requirements of the role, please apply via the Seek website, your
application should include:
response to the selection criteria in no more than two pages.
current resume, including two referees.
Please refer to the employment section on our website to download a full copy of the JDF: www.cyrenianhouse.com
Shortlisting will commence immediately, and this opportunity will close when the
position has been filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
For further information, please contact: Sally Malone at smalone@cyrenianhouse.com
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.
