Counsellor and Welfare Coordinator

Marrara Christian College - Marrara (see more jobs from this school)

Marrara, NT 


Counsellors / Psychologists

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 6 June 2024


The Counsellor/Welfare Coordinator will be focused on the wellbeing of students particularly in the area of mental and emotional wellbeing, youths-at-risk, crisis intervention, trauma recovery, restorative justice, individual and group counseling, and growth and development plans. The counsellor/welfare coordinator will meet with clients via face-to-face, online webinars and over the phone as required to promote general wellbeing.

<p><strong>Key Duties and Responsibilities</strong><br> <br> <br> </p> <ul> <li>To effectively witness to the beliefs articulated in the Company's Policies of NT Christian Schools by modelling an authentic life of faith lived in accordance with those beliefs, and</li> </ul> <p>with general Christian principles. <br> </p> <ul> <li>To contribute to the spiritual life of the school by leading or otherwise assisting in the conduct of religious services and otherwise engaging in religious practices and observances (including, but not limited to, leading prayers or devotions and sharing testimonies).</li> <li>Demonstrate excellent communication skills, written and verbal.</li> <li>Maintain the capacity to be an active team member and work collaboratively.</li> <li>Experience in, or willingness to learn, technology including computers, online platforms and data management software.</li> <li>Develop referral procedures for students and families who have specific or additional care needs.</li> <li>Provide training to staff to empower our school to best provide additional welfare support.</li> <li>Develop and deliver small group therapies for students, training additional staff when needed.</li> <li>Work with Education Support staff to support students and ensure appropriate student care.</li> <li>Understand and maintain a working knowledge of various community, psychological and counselling services to be able to appropriately refer students and families as required.</li> <li>Provide training to groups of parents and carers in order to support and upskill them.</li> <li>Be responsible for ensuring that appropriate records are kept and reported as required.</li> <li>Deliver face-to-face, telephone and video conference counseling sessions, including crisis intervention</li> </ul> <p>Additional projects and duties to improve the wellbeing program and student welfare<br> </p>