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Uniting Communities is seeking a compassionate and skilled Counsellor / Case Manager to join our Reconnect team on a part-time basis (3 days per week).

This role focuses on early intervention, working with young people and their families to reduce the risk of homelessness through counselling, family reconciliation and case management.

About the role

You will:

• Provide high-quality counselling to young people and families experiencing conflict or housing instability

• Deliver mediation, family therapy and relationship counselling

• Support young people to re-engage with education, employment and community supports

• Manage a caseload, including assessments, case planning, reviews and documentation

• Deliver services through a mix of office-based and outreach work (homes, schools and community settings)

About you

You will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioural Sciences or equivalent

• Experience providing counselling to young people and families

• Strong understanding of adolescent development and family systems

• Excellent communication, organisation and case management skills

• A current unrestricted South Australian driver’s licence

Experience working within youth homelessness or family support services in South Australia will be highly regarded.

What we offer

• Part-time role (3 days per week) with meaningful community impact

• Supportive, values-driven organisation (Kind, Bold, Genuine)

• Ongoing professional development and supervision

• Flexible service delivery approach

About Us

Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve well-being, overcome disadvantage and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.

Why Work For Us?

• In addition to your salary, you can package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card. 
• How could working for a Not-For-Profit impact your take home pay? Visit our salary packaging provider for details - Access Pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• 1 Week Paid Cultural Leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Staff
• 1 Day of Community Engagement Leave
• Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org

What Next?

Please attach a cover letter addressing your work history and why you are passionate about the role, along with a current resume. 

Candidates who submit a customised cover letter addressing the key criteria and their interest in working for Uniting Communities will be highly regarded. 

If shortlisted, we will call you to discuss your application in more detail.

Apply early; closing date subject to change.

As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.