Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre - Placement Application
Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, Chadstone, currently has an opportunity for one Graduate Diploma of Counselling student commencing this April 2016.
Under the guidance of Art Therapist and Art Therapy Supervisor Ms Emma Finch (A.Th.R.) the successful application will be co-facilitating Art Therapy groups. The successful applicant must be available on Mondays and Tuesdays.
On Mondays the student will co-facilitate the Social Model Art Therapy Mosaics group and on Tuesdays they will co-facilitate the Anxiety and Depression group.
This placement is suited to Graduate Diploma of Counselling students who genuinely have an interest in art therapy and in working with adult clients with a range of issues. Previous counselling experience is desirable but not essential.
N.B. In order to apply students must have completed Creative Therapies and Groupwork Theory and Practice or the equivalent.
Application process:
1. Complete the Checklist for eligibility for student placement
2. Read and agree to ACAP Placement Program Agreement
3. Complete Questionnaire
4. Attach Counselling Resume, Working with Children Check and Criminal Check and return with completed Application to by Thursday 21st April 2016
5. Shortlisted students will be contacted by Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre regarding an interview.
Checklist for eligibility for student placement
Please complete the following Application Form carefully and truthfully. Only students who meet the following criteria can apply a placement at Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre.
ACAP Student Number :First Name :
Surname:
E-mail Address:
Mobile Number:
Course Name:
Yes / No
By applying for a placement at Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre I confirm that I am a final year student and that I have met the prerequisite units for student placement ( Refer to Sonia/Placement/Details Step 1)
I have received an email directly from Sonia Online informing me I am ready for placement
Uploaded my Working with Children Check into Sonia Online
Uploaded my Police Check into Sonia Online
By applying for a placement at Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre I agree to the following:
Yes / NoShould I be shortlisted for this placement I will attend an interview at Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre. As Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre make the final decision regarding which students are offered placements, there is no appeal.
If my application is successful, to commence placement late April/early May 2016 and:
Attend this placement across two consecutive ACAP terms continuously (Approx. 8 – 9 months) with ACAP clinical supervision units 1 & 2
Have no holidays or other leave planned during my placement
Miss no more than 2 days on placement without a doctor’s certificate
Attend placement as outlined in the agency brief and agreed upon by the Placement Supervisor
ACAP Placement Program Agreement
The ACAP Placement Program requires students to work in conjunction with other staff members across a broad range of programs.
For this reason the following requirements are essential in all applicants. Failure to demonstrate high levels of each attribute will result in the placement being cancelled:
· Professionalism and clear adherence to boundaries - students are given clear instructions by staff as to what their role is with clients. This is purely the role of counsellor and as such students must not advocate on behalf of the client for referrals etc.
· Strong attention to detail – students must be aware of safety practices such as locking doors behind them. This is for the safety of students/staff and clients
· Professionalism and clear adherence to boundaries – Students are given clear instructions as to their role with clients. Therefore it is important to be mindful of professional boundaries in all interactions with clients.
· Ability to work independently – students are expected to be able to work independently of their supervisor while following instructions precisely.
· Punctuality – clients are scheduled with reference to available staff and rooms. Late arrivals by students are disruptive to this schedule.
· Dress Code - Students are to comply with the dress code of their placement agency.
· Workplace Health and Safety - Students are to comply with all health and safety practices of their placement agency. If the policy is not offered at orientation, please ask for a copy of all relevant policies.
I have read and will adhere to the above for the duration of my student placement. Failure to demonstrate high levels of each attribute may result in the placement being cancelled
Student Signature: / Date:Questionnaire
Please complete the following information:
Qualifications:
Institution(e.g. Monash) / Course
(e.g. Bachelor of Education) / Level
(e.g. Degree) / Years studies
(e.g. 2005 – 2009)
Related Units:
I have or haven’t completed the following units (Delete as appropriate):
COUN5831 Groupwork Theory and Practice Yes No
COUN5821 Creative Therapies Yes No
1. Why do you want to undertake your placement at Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre?
2. Do you have any previous counseling experience or of facilitating or co-facilitating a group?
3. What do you think would be the key professional challenges or personal challenges of a placement with Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre?
4. What experience do you have which you think would be beneficial for a placement with Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre?
5. Please add any further information which may be relevant to your selection for this placement.
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