Gambleaware Financial Counsellor

**Introduction**:
Join Us and Make a Difference to the Community

CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning is a not-for-profit organisation and an agency of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. We offer whole-of-community support and empowerment options to those in need regardless of religion, age, gender, physical and intellectual capacity, or ethnicity.

We work together with local communities to build a stronger, fairer, and kinder society that values children, young people, families and individuals.

**Description**:
The Opportunity

About the Role

You will provide client centred services relating to financial/ gambling information, support and strategies. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for individuals and families affected by gambling.

**Skills and Experiences**:
Experience/ Criteria
- Excellent skills in implementing strategies that address gambling harm
- Experience in financial issues associated with Gambling
- Possess demonstrated skills and experience in counselling and client assessment experience
- Evidence of independent practice history and skill in meeting the range of demands of a complex caseload
- Experience and /or competency in delivering community education programs
- Knowledge and understanding of the issues contributing to an individual’s and/or household financial stress / hardship
- Ability to build relationships with external stakeholders in a manner that promotes professionalism of the Program
- WWCC (or willingness to obtain)

**Qualifications**:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications
- Be an accredited member of the Financial Counsellors’ Association of NSW (FCAN) OR working towards accreditation
- Hold a current NSW driver’s license

Benefits of Working With Us
- Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community;
- Receive an attractive salary with PBI salary packaging available;
- Receive up to 3 additional days paid leave, between the Christmas and New Year period annually;
- Paid parental leave;
- Flexible working arrangements;
- Staff Birthdays & Anniversary Recognition;
- Ongoing training and development opportunities;
- A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers;
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport;
To Apply

Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:

- Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.
- Your qualifications and experience in a similar position.

Applications close 11.59PM Friday 2 September

Additional Information

CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning is a child safe organisation, committed to the protection of children and has zero-tolerance of any abuse of children. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, retain a valid Working with Children Check where necessary and comply with our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Positions identified as child related employment at the CatholicCatholic must have a valid Working With Children Check. For more information, please visit the NSW Office of Children’s Guardian.

Covid-19
The safety and welfare of our staff, volunteers and community in which we work is paramount for CatholicCare. We recognise that being fully vaccinated is one of the best ways we can protect ourselves and the community against COVID-19. In keeping with our purpose of a stronger, fairer, and kinder society for our community, all employees of CatholicCare must have received at least two doses of a recognised COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment. CatholicCare is committed to meeting our obligations under our funding agreements and public health orders and appreciate your understanding of our approach to protecting all staff, volunteers and the vulnerable within our community.