Located in Gippsland, full-time, permanent

• Join a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what matters
• Total remuneration package of $127,455 to $134,064 per annum including superannuation and the full optional benefit of salary packaging.

At Latrobe Community Health Service you’ll be part of a positive and passionate workplace. We’re dedicated to providing you with career opportunities through work that is rewarding and meaningful within the community.

The Gambler’s Help program provides a regional counselling and education service which focuses on behaviour change counselling, consultation and education for clients and their families.

The Financial counsellor provides high quality counselling to assist people to address financial distress as a result of gambling harm. Develop and implement strategies to support people manage debt and make informed money choices about their money in the future. Further services provided will include direct case work, advocacy and negotiation, referrals and community education. The program is available to anyone impacted by gambling harm or affected other (family/friends) with the aim of assisting people to become financially independent. They will also provide assessment, and referral functions, which maximise the ability of clients to function effectively in all aspects of their lives

To be successful, you will require;

• Diploma or Community Services (Financial Counselling) or equivalent
• Registration with Financial or Consumer Rights Council
• A current Employee Working with Children Check
• Victorian Driver Licence

For more information please contact Darren Stevens, Acting Manager Addiction Services on 0428 738 807 or Darren.Stevens@lchs.com.au.

At Latrobe Community Health Service we want to help you get back to what matters. To see the full position description and to apply, click the Apply Now button.

Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to better health, better lifestyles, strong and inclusive communities.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people whom are from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email Recruitment@lchs.com.au

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