Job Title: Specialist Pregnancy Counsellor
Contract: Part-time, permanent
Salary: Salary of €52,142.40 per annum pro-rata, plus €70 per month supervisory allowance
The Irish Family Planning Association are seeking suitably a qualified candidate to join our Specialist Pregnancy Counselling team on a part-time basis. This role is remote and from 5pm - 9pm 2 evenings a week.
The counsellor will provide clients with non-directive and non-judgmental counselling, support, and information. This includes information on all their options, including abortion care, parenting, and adoption. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Director of Counselling and where necessary, the IFPA clinical teams.
The successful applicant will require:
* A counselling qualification of at least Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications, or equivalent.
* Accreditation with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP), Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (IAHIP), Family Therapy Association of Ireland (FTAI), or equivalent
* A minimum of 3 years post-accreditation counselling experience.
* Knowledge and experience of pregnancy counselling, and sexual and reproductive health
* An understanding of child protection and welfare regulations and protocols
Desirable:
* Knowledge and experience in the provision of trauma-informed care
* An interest in sexual and reproductive healthcare
Benefits include: One-to-one super vision and case management, support for continuous professional development, and a supportive and collaborative team environment.
A full job description is available on www.ifpa.ie/jobs .
A panel may be formed for the filling of future vacancies.