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$97k + 11.5% Super + NFP Salary PackagingEmployment Term: Permanent Full-Time (76 hours per fortnight)Remuneration: $97k + 11.5 % Super + NFP Salary PackagingMake a meaningful difference with UnitingCareWere looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.An integral part of our UnitingCare''s Targeted Family Support team based in Townsville as a Family Counsellor, youll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.Lets make a meaningful difference, together.Your part in our UnitingCare teamWe are currently seeking to appoint aFamily Counsellor to work as a part of our UnitingCare Qld Targeted Family Support Program based in Townsville on a full-time basis.This position provides a holistic response to the needs of each individual in the family and to the family unit as a whole. The Family Counsellor will provide assessment, counselling support and referral options to families, parents and young people and/or workshops as appropriate.What makes a difference for us?Tertiary qualifications in a human services or related field and demonstrated skills and sound knowledge gained through substantial experience in working with children and familiesCurrent Drivers LicenceWorking with Children Check (Blue Card)Sound knowledge of and demonstrated ability to utilise therapeutic processes and practices including the ability to analyse, evaluate and make objective judgments and recommendationsWhat makes a difference for you?At UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our FaDs team work passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in peoples lives.Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balanceSave tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annumA recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programsA positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government schemeDiversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural eventsCareer development opportunitiesto challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful differenceWed love you to be part of our UnitingCare familyOurFaDS team are passionate about their work with parents to ensure children remain safe in the home and parents have the skills, resilience and capability to effectively parent and meet their childrens developmental, educational, health and well-being needs. We also provide targeted services to men who are seeking to change their behaviour.JoiningourFaDS team, youll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, were a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across ourbrands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephens Hospital, and St Andrews War Memorial Hospital,and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.Child safe, Child friendlyUnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for childrenimplement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our servicesappropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occurDiversity & InclusionOur approach is simple everybody iswelcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years'' experience do you have as a Family Counsellor? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Do you have a current Australian driver''s licence? Do you have membership with any of the following psychology, social work, or counselling boards? Do you have Tertiary qualifications in a Human Services (or related) field and demonstrated skills and knowledge gained through substantial experience in working with children and families? Do you have experience in developing and facilitating group education programs?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr