Outreach Counsellor - Rising Strong
- 1x Part-Time position: 3 days/week until 18 June 2027
- Minimum Bachelor Degree and 3 years experience in human services
- Be a part of a collaborative and multidisciplinary team of a leading NFP.
About Centrecare
Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with over 300 employees, dedicated to providing quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation, and training services across 11 locations in Perth Metro, Goldfields, and Bunbury regions.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Outreach Counsellor to provide intensive counselling and mentoring support to at-risk young people (aged 12–18, with a focus on 12–15 years) and their families. This position involves delivering trauma-informed therapeutic services in homes, community settings, and office-based environments.
The Rising Strong Program, delivered in partnership with Communicare, focuses on supporting young men and adolescent boys who are using or at risk of using violence. As part of this program, you’ll work within Centrecare’s Therapeutic Framework to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery and measurable outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, intensive counselling to young people and families, focusing on trauma and healing-informed practices.
- Deliver support primarily through outreach, including home visits, with some office-based and community-based services.
- Develop and implement educational and developmental programs tailored to individual needs.
- Support young people exposed to or at risk of family and domestic violence.
- Work collaboratively with program partners to achieve positive outcomes for clients.
- Contribute to program development, service delivery improvements, and outcome measurements.
About You
- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or other related disciplines.
- Working with Children Check
- National Police Clearance
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in counselling, case management and assessment to clients.
- Extensive understanding in the area of family and domestic violence in relation to young people, trauma informed practice and an understanding of child development.
- Possession of a current Class ‘C’ drivers license and own vehicle.
What’s On Offer
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Salary packaging options (up to $15,900).
- Corporate health cover discounts (Bupa and Medibank Private).
- 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Additional 5 days of leave per year.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Insurance cover for travel to and from work.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit our job portal by clicking Apply. To be considered, ensure you address the selection criteria in your application.
Please note: Shortlisting will begin immediately, and Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if required. For any queries, please contact Caroline Jusman, Human Resources Officer, at (08) 9325 6644 for a confidential discussion.
At Centrecare:
- Children Feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Centrecare is committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children who come into contact with our services.
- We Are Inclusive: We value diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from First Nations people, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities. If you require support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
- We Support the Uluru Statement from the Heart: Centrecare is dedicated to supporting First Nations people in achieving a more inclusive Australia and contributing to Closing the Gap.
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