<p><strong>POSITION OVERVIEW</strong></p><p>Position Title: Cedar Care Counsellor </p><p><strong>Commencing:</strong> Term 4, 2024</p><p><strong>Type:</strong> Contract</p><p><strong>FTE equivalent:</strong> 12 Month Contract, 22.5 hours per week over 2 or 3 days, 40 weeks per year &#43; 4 holiday weeks paid</p><p><strong>Reports to</strong>: Cedar Care Coordinator</p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.</p><p> </p><p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong></p><p>The Cedar Care Counsellor supports school leadership through the application of specialist professional knowledge and strategies to identify and address student needs, in order to promote student safety, wellbeing, and to facilitate successful learning. As a qualified professional, they will work with school leaders, staff, families and external agencies to support the wellbeing of students and provide confidential counselling to students. The Cedar Care Counsellor is to approach their role with a Christian Worldview, and undertake their role in line with the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the College as communicated by the College Pastor and College Leadership Team.</p><p><a href="https://www.cedarcollege.sa.edu.au/downloads/PID/PID-CedarCareCounsellor-Term42024.pdf" rel="nofollow"><strong>Download the Position Information Document here.</strong></a></p><p>Applicants will need to demonstrate a sincere commitment to Jesus Christ and the philosophy of Christian Education. Applicants will also demonstrate an active involvement in their local church and align themselves with the College’s core beliefs.<br /> </p><p><strong>DETAILS SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION</strong></p><p>The successful applicant will work closely with the Cedar Care team and College Leadership.<br />They will have a vibrant, growing relationship with God and be a committed member of their local church. They will be able to work effectively as part of a team in a collaborative and unified manner and have excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, and communication skills with staff, students and parents. They will be teachable, and committed to the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the College. The ability to counsel in conjunction with a Christian Worldview is essential.<br /><br />Along with the relevant qualifications to undertake counselling work, applicants are required to hold a current RRHAN-EC Certificate (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect<br />– Education and Care), current WWCC (Working with Children Check), and compete the Protective Practices online course (which can be completed upon commencement of employment).</p><p><br /><strong>ABOUT CEDAR CARE</strong></p><p>Cedar Care exists to provide pastoral care to students whose mental health and wellbeing is challenged by various factors. Through supportive listening and biblical guidance, our aim is to develop the young person and equip them to face these challenges while still undertaking their education.<br /><br />Our approach to care is shaped by our faith in Jesus Christ and the Word of God. It is through this that a biblical approach to counselling and pastoral care occurs.<br />Cedar Care Core Values<br /><br />As a team, we seek to reflect these core values of the College:<br /><br /><strong>Value 1: </strong>We value the preciousness of each individual person.<br /><strong>Value 2: </strong>We value authentic community and relationships.<br /><strong>Value 3: </strong>We value the Christian faith as the foundation for life.<br /><br />At Cedar College, our Christian faith and identity are of utmost importance – it’s who we are. This Christian faith shapes our goals for each student, as they:<br /><strong>Discover Jesus</strong> – source of hope and comfort<br /><strong>Display love</strong> – practical strategies, following Jesus’ lead, a school community supports and cares<br /><strong>Develop self</strong> – resilience, character growth, the realisation we are valued by God<br /><br />A complete Job description outlining key responsibilities and requirements is available upon request.</p><p><br /><strong>APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS</strong></p><p><strong>Application Process:</strong> An application form, obtainable by calling (08) 8261 3377 must be submitted with a cover letter, in order to be considered. A maximum 3 page résumé to complement our application form is welcome. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted.</p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong> Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling) or similar. A member of a professional body. Experience in an education setting is desired.</p><p><strong>Applications Close: Tuesday August 13, 2024, 4pm</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.cedarcollege.sa.edu.au" rel="nofollow">Visit the Cedar College website for more information.</a></p>