Counsellor- ConnectEd

Description

Alta-1 College
Counsellor- ConnectEd
Based in Wangara, however will require travel north and south of Perth
Full-Time, Commencing Term 4, 2018

Alta-1 College provides an alternative education for young people between the ages of 12-18 years. The College enables young people who have been unsuccessful in mainstream schooling to complete secondary education. Alta-1 has a well-developed Christian education philosophy linked to a therapeutic recovery model.

Alta-1 College's ConnectEd transition program is an online system designed to provide isolated young people with a home-based education program. We also offer teacher and pastoral support designed to facilitate their re-engagement. We do this by delivering all curriculum online, and weekly one-on-one home visits from a chaplain.
For students who have experienced a number of barriers to accessing mental health services, our ConnectEd program can also offer therapeutic services to more conveniently meet students' needs. In addition to face-to-face counselling, we offer telephone, e-mail and Skype/FaceTime counselling by appointment. Students are thus able to sit in the comfort of their own homes while accessing these services.
Your role and responsibilities:
• Deliver counselling support to students
• Provide individual and group counselling services to students
• Provide counselling support to students during and post critical incidents
• Undertake team debriefing sessions with staff
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Student Services Team
• Refer students when necessary to internal services
• Maintain appropriate and relevant records of services to students
• Comply with internal and external professional practices

Please refer to the role description for more complete details (www.alta-1.wa.edu.au/employment)

In order to be considered for this position you will require:

Essential
• A practising Christian, enthusiastic and passionate about helping young people, with the capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• To hold a recognised counselling qualification.
• A current working with children check
Desirable
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Relevant qualifications
Benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity for career progression
• Salary Packaging

If you can see yourself becoming a member of the Alta-1 team and succeeding in this role then please apply. Applications must include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (please see the role description document), a current resume and a written reference from your pastor.

Please submit applications via e-mail to hr@alta-1.wa.edu.au. Please address the application to the ConnectEd Regional Principal, Maree Atkinson. Application closing date is 7 October 2018.

Type
Jobs @ Independent Schools
Closing Date
07 Oct 2018 15:00
Contact Person
Kelly Louise
Phone
School
Alta-1 College