About the organisation

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential.

Since 1977, we’ve provided services in some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

About the program

Support After Suicide is an initiative of Jesuit Social Services within the Mental Health and Wellbeing stream which provides postvention support. Operating in the metropolitan region of Melbourne and regional Victoria (this position is based in the Geelong area), the project aims to develop; implement and document an effective service model that:

• Responds in an effective, compassionate, appropriate and timely manner to those bereaved by suicide, including families and children, and those most marginalised in our community;
• Enhances the capacity of the health, welfare and education sectors to respond effectively to those bereaved by suicide.

About the role

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the team as an experienced Bereavement Counsellor, providing therapeutic interventions and counselling to people who have experienced bereavement and trauma in the Eastern Melbourne area.

The ideal candidate will be flexible in their approach, at times conducting outreach visits to families or working evenings when required.

Additionally the role will contribute to the ongoing development of the program and developing best practice in the field. A tertiary qualification in psychology, social work, and/or recognised qualifications in counselling or clinical practice are essential.

This is a part-time, 0.6 FTE role.

Key Selection Criteria

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

• Appropriate counselling and group work experience.
• Relevant experience in the context of bereavement and trauma is highly desirable.
• Experience working with and providing appropriate interventions to high-risk children, young people and families.
• Experience in the provision of secondary consultation to other service providers and professionals.
• Experience in the delivery of education programs and workshops.
• Capacity to work in a small team and under supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with and develop respectful collaborative relationships with other professionals.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly according to changing needs and demands.

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:

• A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
• Ongoing role related training and development
• An organisation that lives their values, through our day to day work
• A welcoming and supportive environment
• Employee assistance program
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
• Generous leave

How to Apply

The position description can be found attached to this add or on our website when applying.

For further information, please contact Greg Roberts, Manager Support After Suicide Victoria on 0456 582 761.

Applicants are required to respond to each of the Key Selection Criteria, with names and contact numbers of two referees. Your responses to the selection criteria should be incorporated into your covering letter. Please apply in confidence.

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted with interviews offered to appropriate candidates until a suitable applicant is selected for the role.

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

Jesuit Social Services takes child protection seriously. We undertake multiple screening processes including appropriate reference and background checks, Working with Children Check and police checks to ensure the protection of children and young people in our care.

You are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Code of Conduct.

A position description is attached.