Social Worker/counsellor

6 days ago


Shepparton, Australia Madec Full time

**Social Worker/Counsellor**:

- Posted: 05/12/2024- Closing Date: 03/01/2025- Job Type: Permanent - Full Time- Location: Shepparton- Job Category: Community Services and DevelopmentFrom humble beginnings as a Mildura-based community organisation more than 50 years ago, MADEC Australia today is a leading national provider of employment, education and support programs. Our roots, and enduring purpose, as a registered charity and not-for-profit, is to make a difference to people’s lives by alleviating poverty and distress. MADEC Australia Employment Services activities are delivered through the Workforce Australia programme in partnership with the Commonwealth Government. MADEC Australia’s Employment Services activities are focused on supporting those experiencing disadvantage in locations across NSW and VIC. Individuals that access the program receive support to reduce social, physical and other barriers that impact a person’s ability to attain and maintain employment, by identifying strengths and building skills that improve life outcomes.

The main focus of the position is to provide professional counselling to job seekers to assist overcoming significant barriers to finding employment.

**About the Role**

As a Social Worker/Counsellor you will work with our participants to provide support, such as mental health support, access to social services, sourcing of temporary accommodation, parenting support, life skills training and referral to specialist health services.

Working within this unique context, the successful applicant will actively participate and contribute to the development of a positive culture aimed towards providing appropriate services for long term unemployed; which could include completing assessments, planning and implementing intervention programs as well as providing opportunities for success.

A considerable percentage of the participants you will be supporting are suffering social isolation, depression or addiction and require support to rebuild their self-esteem and independence.

Sound counselling skills are essential, preferably with some experience working by phone.

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**About You**

Applicants must hold a degree or graduate diploma in Counselling, Social work, behavioural or social science, counselling or other allied health field, and where required hold relevant registrations or professional membership. To be successful, you will have a strong ability to build and maintain rapport with our participants and team members; building trust through the use of open communication; and adapting methods of engagement to meet individual needs.

A National Police check and Working with Children check is required upon commencement of this role.

We also offer:

- Salary Packaging to the value of $15,900
- Tax free entertainment expense benefits
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave after three years’ service (eligibility conditions apply)
- Additional personal leave and more

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