Gambling Help Counsellor Educator

UnitingCare Community

Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Base: $51 phr + super; bonus/equity: not specified...
Diploma in counselling or equivalent
Experience working therapeutically with addiction
Experience developing community education programs
The role involves providing empathetic and non-judgemental counselling to individuals, couples, and families adversely affected by gambling addiction

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing empathetic and non-judgemental counselling to individuals, couples, and families adversely affected by gambling addiction.
  • Employees benefit from NFP Salary Packaging which allows saving tax on everyday living expenses up to $15,900 per annum.
  • UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation with strong values of respect and serving others.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing empathetic and non-judgemental counselling to individuals, couples, and families adversely affected by gambling addiction.

Salary

Base: $51 p/hr + Super; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: NFP Salary Packaging, 12 weeks paid parental leave, employee discounts

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Diploma in Counselling or equivalent
  • Experience working therapeutically with addiction
  • Experience developing community education programs
  • Knowledge of strength-based interventions for trauma
  • Current Drivers Licence
  • Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

Nice-to-have

  • Group facilitation experience
  • Community development theoretical frameworks
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Flexible work arrangements support

Key Requirements

  • Minimum Diploma in Counselling
  • Demonstrated addiction counselling experience
  • Case management skills with data focus
  • Valid Driver's Licence
  • Blue Card (Working with Children Check)

Work Rights

Not specified

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