Elder Mediator

Relationships Australia is a community sector organisation with a proud and rich history. We connect with families, communities, and thousands of people across the lifespan. You may know us for our family and couples counselling – we also give back to the community through our work in family violence prevention, working with people experiencing gambling harm, with families that have been touched by the sudden death of a loved one, with people who have experienced trauma and with people who are challenged by their mental health, among other things.

Why work for us?

With us you will work with people at times of vulnerability in their lives, create a career you’ll love and join a warm and caring team who make a difference. We have flexible working arrangements, access to $2,000 worth of professional development opportunities, and access to supervision.

Your new role

• Part time (2 days per week) located at Deakin, ACT or Wagga Wagga, NSW

• Annual Salary between $98,185.54 to $102,491.76 pro rata, plus Superannuation, NFP Salary Packaging, Paid Christmas closure and other generous leave provisions under our Enterprise Agreement.

This position provides elder mediation, case management and community engagement and education under the Senior Relationships Services. Senior Relationship Services strengthen the well-being of older adults experiencing, or likely to experience, abuse through intake, assessment, case management and the provision of counselling and other therapeutic interventions including elder mediation. The community engagement and education aspect of the role provides a key conduit for referrals to the Programs.

Duties:

• With support from the Senior Clinician, undertake joint therapeutic intake, with the counsellor, assess suitability of clients and their presenting issues for mediation and/or family group conferencing, and develop and implement client-centred case plans where appropriate.
• Deliver case management and elder mediation as required by Senior Clinician.
• Work with older adults and their families and support people to prepare them for mediation and/or family conferences.
• Undertake screening for risk and where appropriate develop safety plans.
• Facilitate mediation sessions and/or family group conferences where the older person’s rights and wishes are included in decisions.

What you’ll need to succeed

1. An appropriate tertiary qualification in law, social sciences, social work, psychology or a related discipline.
2. Strong skills and experience in dispute resolution and client-centred case management, including assessment and mediation interventions.
3. Registration or eligibility to obtain registration with the National Mediation Accreditation System (NMAS) and having completed or be willing to complete training in elder mediation.
4. An in-depth understanding of family violence, elder abuse, ageing and ageing related issues.
5. Experience in delivering community education activities and to engage effectively with diverse community stakeholders, including service providers and community groups who work with older people and their families.

For a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the position description on our Careers site. To view the position description, click on the paper clip on the upper right side of the screen.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.

What you’ll get in return

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded not-for-profit, community-based organisation in a position where you will have the opportunity to continue to grow and develop your career. You will receive a generous package including professional development and NFP salary packaging. In this role you will be able to make a positive difference in the lives of people in the community every day.

What you need to do now

If this sounds like the ideal position for you, Apply today!

Submit your resume with names of two work related referees and a cover letter specifically addressing each of the selection criteria (no more than half a page response under each criterion).

For a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the position description. To view the position description, click on the paper clip on the upper right side of the screen. Applications that do not address selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.

Applications should be submitted only via the “Apply Now” button on RACR's careers site.

For further information about the position or application process, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Mediator Senior Relationship Service - Deakin / Wagga Wagga enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.