Vocational Counsellor

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Vocational Counsellor. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Opportunity to work within a large team of Allied Health Professionals
• Comprehensive employee benefits, including Salary Packaging
• Flexible working arrangements

Ability Options is one of the longest running not for profit organisations in NSW. When you join Ability Options you have the opportunity to experience a fast paced, values driven organisation where we put people at the centre of all that we do. Your commitment to our values of inclusion, respect, trust, integrity, and courage, and your determination to see people fulfil their potential will ensure that we can continue our mission of assisting all people to live their best life possible.

The Role - What we are looking for

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Counsellor to work within the Ability Options Therapy team, which comprises of experienced Allied Health Practitioners including; Psychologists, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Behaviour Specialists in the Sydney region.

You will deliver a range of services to participants across the Greater Sydney region.

You will use your knowledge and experience to provide; direct counselling services, evidence and behaviour based supports to people in different environments, psychometric testing, facilitate group training sessions and provide staff/parent consultation. You role will require you to work closely with others to ensure the individuals we support are empowered to reach their goals.

Essential Criteria:

• Registration with appropriate registering body g. RCAA, AHPRA etc.
• Specialist knowledge of disability services.
• Experience in conducting comprehensive behaviour assessments and designing, implementing and evaluating behaviour support plans.
• Knowledge of Keep Them Safe guidelines and mandatory reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of the Disability Inclusion Act 2014, National Disability Insurance Scheme and current reform in the disability sector.
• A current NSW driver's licence.

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge of disability accommodation services and settings including; best practice expectations, funding context, and behaviour supports within a best practice evidence based framework for persons with an intellectual/psychological/physical disability.
• Extensive knowledge of best practice Behaviour Management Policies and procedures, including restricted practices framework, or a willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of capacity testing across the lifespan, or a willingness to learn.

The Benefits

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing provider, with hands-on leadership and opportunities for career development and progression. The successful candidate will be able to take advantage of our comprehensive employee benefits program including salary packaging, discounts through Medibank and CommBank, and the option to purchase additional leave.

We are committed to helping you to build and grow your career with plenty of opportunities for self - development along the way. For more information about Ability Options please visit our website www.abilityoptions.org.au. If you require additional information, don't hesitate to contact our friendly People and Culture team on 8811 1777. Or, why not just apply? We'd love to hear from you. Please click APPLY NOW and include your resume and a covering letter telling us why you believe this would be a great role for you.

Ability Options is proud to support a diverse community and is committed to a workplace culture that recognizes diversity, equity and human rights, and provides a safe space for everyone. We respect and value the contribution of people from all cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Danielle Heazlewood quoting Ref No. 814531.