Join the Ruby's Reunification Program and be part of a collaborative team dedicated to keeping families together and supporting young people to avoid homelessness.

You'll actively and positively engage with young people and their families experiencing high degrees of conflict.

Full Time role based in Enfield

What will I be doing?

Provide high standard of counselling to young people and their parents or caregivers to resolve conflict and improve relationships.

Provide high standard of counselling which supports young people who are dealing with the effects of sexual violence and sexual abuse.

Operate within the Ruby’s Reunification Service Model for Service Provision

Complete a range of health, risk and safety assessments for clients

Advocate for clients and establish sound relationships with appropriate stakeholders and external services

Maintain thorough and appropriate case notes and client files

About You

Tertiary qualification in Social Work or equivalent

Professional experience in the delivery of counselling services

Experience working with young people and families, and knowledge of adolescent development and the impacts of trauma

Knowledge of therapeutic approaches including narrative therapy, family and systems theory and attachment theory

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 wellbeing, 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 Maternity Leave

Early Intervention Physio Program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org

What Next?

Please attach a cover letter addressing the role and your passion for working in this field and a current resume.

We will be shortlisting and interviewing applicants as they are submitted. Apply early.

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.

UC acknowledges that community members—particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse individuals, gender-diverse people, people with disabilities, older people, and those who have experienced social factors, including a history of living in out-of-home care—have valuable experiences to offer. Please contact us if you have questions about your suitability for a role, because we want you here.