Counsellor - Primary School

3 days ago

Greater Adelaide SA, Australia Essential HR Full time

PT opportunity, working school hours across 4 days
- Rewarding role, supporting the well-being of students
- Be part of a leading institution & supportive team

**About Good Shepherd**:
Good Shepherd is located at Para Vista and is one of over 85 Lutheran schools educating more than 40,000 students in Australia. Grounded in Christian beliefs and values, we strive to create a learning environment where everyone is free to flourish. We are an Early Learning to Year 6 school.
**Love Optimism Creativity**

**What we offer**:

- Join a passionate and collaborative team
- The opportunity to make a difference to our students
- Be part of a leading institution
- A part time role working school hours across 4 days

**As our Counsellor** you will promote and support the well-being of students from Foundation to Year 6 by developing and implementing programs that address their mental, emotional, and physical health. This position fosters resilience, problem-solving, and social skills while providing one-on-one and group support to students facing challenges like mental health issues, trauma, or family disruptions. It also involves coordinating workshops for parents and caregivers on student well-being.

**Main responsibilities**:

- Focus on promoting resilience, problem-solving, and social skills through targeted programs
- Provide direct one-on-one and group support to students facing challenges such as mental health issues, trauma, or family disruptions
- Manage complex behavioural situations
- Work closely with deputies, the Family Support Coordinator, and Learning Enrichment teachers to monitor and respond to student well-being
- Coordinate and facilitate workshops aimed at educating parents and caregivers on topics related to student well-being
- Observe students and interpret observations
- Assist the Principal and teaching staff in the referral of students and/or their families to local community agencies and specialists, (e.g. Psychologists, psychiatrists)
- Accurately document all interventions and support measures, ensuring that records are kept up-to-date and confidential
- Stay informed about current trends, best practices, and research in the field of student well-being

**What you will bring**:

- A minimum of Certificate IV in Youth Work, Pastoral Care, or an equivalent qualification, and preferably qualifications in education, counselling
- A current Working with Children clearance
- Mandatory Reporting Certification
- Current First Aid certification for Schools and Centres
- Superior communication skills, with the ability to recognise and value each student's abilities and qualities
- Experience in supporting the well-being of children and families, particularly within a school or community setting
- Highly experienced in counselling processes and student behaviour management strategies
- A positive and encouraging demeanour, with the ability to relate effectively to children and their families
- Knowledge of Restorative Practices and contemporary primary teaching and learning methodologies
- Awareness of legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to student well-being
- Personal commitment to the School's Vision, Mission, and Values, with integrity in all action
- Passion for working with and supporting children in their primary education journey

**To Apply**:
**Application Process**:

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