Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 4th Aug 2020
Lifeline Direct (LLD) is the service delivery arm of Lifeline Australia, operating in six geographical regions around Australia including Hunter, New England and Central Coast (HNECC). We deliver a suite of services that have a measurable impact in supporting our communities including our national 13 11 14 Crisis Support Line, Lifeline Text Service, community based programs as well as Face to Face (F2F) Counselling Services.
Lifeline Direct has been identified by the Hunter, New England and Central Coast (HNECC) Primary Health Network (PHN) as the preferred provider of counselling and peer worker support services for people in 10 x communities across the HNECC region who have been affected by significant bushfires that occurred in the region in late 2019 and early 2020.
LLD are seeking experienced Face to Face Counsellors that are passionate about linking rural community members with low-intensity Counselling support in the Mid-Coast Region (Taree, Forster, Gloucester, Mid Coast) and New England Region (Tenterfield, Inverell, Glen Innes).
Counsellors will engage with the local communities to offer 4 hours per fortnight (flexible delivery) of counselling support service. These services are targeted at members of the community that could otherwise face barriers to engaging with supports.
Intake, administration support and facilities will be provided by LLD. These paid Face to Face Counsellor positions are temporary part-time (up to 18 months).
You hold a Diploma or Degree in Counselling and meet the eligibility criteria for Level One membership of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). You are passionate about engaging with the community and providing services to those in need that might otherwise face barriers to accessing supports. You are organised, client-focused and can effectively manage tasks and deadlines while maintaining a high degree of self-awareness and professionalism. You will have the ability to display tact, discretion and integrity in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
Sound interesting… we would love to hear from you!
Mid-Coast
Please provide the following information in your application:
Forwarding these to [email protected] stating the position you would like to apply for in the subject line: e.g. LLD Face to Face Counsellor – Mid Coast application via EthicalJobs.
New England
Please provide the following information in your application:
Forwarding these to [email protected] stating the position you would like to apply for in the subject line: e.g. LLD Face to Face Counsellor – New England application via EthicalJobs.
The successful candidates may be required to satisfactorily undergo a pre-employment Medical Assessment (where applicable) and agree to a National Criminal History Record Check.