Bereavement Counsellor Part Time 24hrs/week.

 Welfare Worker Class 3(A) Year 1 - 5

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Be part of an interdisciplinary team that specialises in palliative care and progressive neurology
• Make a difference by supporting people to live well with aging, illness, end of life and bereavement
• Part time position with option of additional hours from time to time

About the role

Working as part of a vibrant team of music therapists, social workers, pastoral carers, you will be responsible for assisting the multidisciplinary team to identify individuals in need of professional bereavement care, supporting individuals to strengthen their own informal support networks, and providing bereavement counselling through face to face, online, group and individual sessions. You will also work with the Pastoral care team to provide Remembrance Services for family and friends of Calvary Kooyong patients and Remembering Lives sessions for Calvary Kooyong staff.

What you bring  

• Commitment to holistic psychosocial spiritual care
• Tertiary qualification in health related field
• Specialist training in bereavement counselling (e.g. Certificate IV in Bereavement Support)
• Registered with a professional association as a practicing health professional (e.g. Australian Social Workers, Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, Australian Counsellors Association)
• Advanced knowledge of Bereavement Support Standards, Clinical Practice Guidelines and evidence-based practice for bereavement care
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Commitment to collaboration, teamwork, and consumer participation
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

For further information, please contact Jim Lavranos, Ph: 0428 809 271, E-mail: jim.lavranos@calvarycare.org.au 

About Calvary

We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

About Calvary Kooyong

Calvary Kooyong is a Catholic, not-for profit, health and retirement precinct that comprises specialist palliative care and progressive neurology services (Calvary Bethlehem), residential aged care (Huntly Suites), and independent living units (Hyson Apartments).  Calvary Bethlehem is a public health care service that specialises in palliative care and progressive neurology through our 32 bed inpatient unit, Level 5 Statewide Progressive Neurological Diseases (SPNDS) outpatient clinic, home-based Community Palliative Care Service (CPCS) and Day Centre.  Calvary Bethlehem is also a National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIS) and Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) provider.

Why work for Calvary?

Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.  Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

If you are looking for a rewarding career in an organisation that supports the community, apply now!

Please note the following:

• Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
• As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.
• Calvary has mandatory vaccination requirements for healthcare workers in Victoria, and as such, all employees at Calvary Health Care must provide evidence of mandatory vaccinations upon application.
• All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask.  Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
• Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

Please submit a resume and cover letter.