Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 16th Dec 2020
Raise Foundation impacts youth wellbeing and engagement through early intervention mentoring programs. We exist to ensure that young people feel heard, valued and supported.
Our best practice youth mentor programs empower young people to become resilient, capable and connected. In 2021, we are aiming to reach 2, 500 young people in public secondary schools across Australia.
We are looking for qualified counsellors in various locations (listed below) to deliver our 2021 programs:
Locations are:
Please note this role requires that you have qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling.
Our Program Counsellors are responsible for managing all aspects of our youth mentoring programs in their designated schools. The role is responsible for the successful implementation, delivery and completion of the program, including professional supervision of mentors and mentees, key stakeholder communication, and quality reporting.
Other responsibilities include:
As a Program Counsellor you will be a dynamic, engaging and passionate professional with qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling.
You are a community minded individual with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of young people. Your vibrant personality will engage both the mentees and volunteer mentors during the session each week, as the nature of this role requires you to lead group activities in the session, supervise the mentoring matches and facilitate a debrief with the mentors each week.
Your outstanding skills in communication and organisation will see your programs run smoothly with the partnering school, as you will work closely with an appointed school contact to ensure a high standard of program delivery. Most importantly, you are someone who really understands young people.
Your excellent interpersonal skills will be underpinned by your outstanding attention to detail, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office to ensure that all administrative requirements of your program are in place. Experience with Salesforce, another CRM or a willingness to learn is ideal.
You will have or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check and National Crime check.
You will report to and work closely with your Program Area Manager.
Interested or do you know someone who might be interested?
Raise Foundation is committed to being a Youth Safe, Youth Friendly organisation and will, for all children and young people who come into contact with our programs:
To apply, please submit your cover letter (outlining qualifications and relevant experience), resume and a two minute video explaining why you want to be a Raise Program Counsellor to [email protected], using the subject line: Program Counsellor - Melbourne Metro application via EthicalJobs.
Please ensure your application has both a cover letter relating to the position and a 2 minute video in order to be considered for the role.