Social Worker Level 3 - Building Strong Foundations Service

Employment Type: Temporary Full time (till 23/01/2025)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3Location: Cranebrook Community Health Centre
Remuneration: $54.76 - $56.54 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ481972Applications Close: 23/05/2024In line with Government Sector Employment Rule 26 (GSE 26) this position is targeted to Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander people to improve their general employment opportunities / outcomes. Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and where found suitable will be given higher priority. Aboriginal applicants may have to cite their Aboriginality in addition to the selection criteria. Information to assist you with your application can be found on the NSW Health Stepping Up website –Being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW).With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and
develop in your chosen career role.What we can offer you (for eligible employees):

• Accrued Day Off (ADO) (for full time employees)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

What you will be doing:
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Social Worker Level 3 to join our Cranebrook Community Health Centre on a Full Time basis.The Building Strong Foundations (BSF) Program aims to maintain, improve and promote the optimal health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children (0 – 5 years), their families and communities achieved through the establishment of a culturally appropriate service. This requires the ability to build respectful and trusting relationships with clients and members of the Aboriginal Community and a willingness and ability to participate in community consultation and community development opportunities in accordance with the BSF Service Standards.The successful candidate will provide a high-quality Social Work service including comprehensive assessments, case management and a range of brief therapeutic interventions for clients of the Penrith Building Strong Foundations and Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Service. The role contributes to the planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting on Child and Family Health Service including Building Strong Foundations and the Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Service. You will be assisting with clinical supervision to other psychosocial clinicians, technical and support staff as required.An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.About us: Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.NBMLHD: is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability.All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine (except for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine which is approved by the TGA as a single dose primary course). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. A NSW Health agency may require further information about the medical contraindication (including but not limited to an Immunisation Medical Exemption form – IM011 form).Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.Selection Criteria to be Addressed: * Degree in Social Work and eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers. Applicant must be female. (Being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW))

• Extensive recent experience in the provision of clinical services with a complex caseload, requiring advanced casework, counselling and practice skills, and demonstrated experience in working with domestic violence, post-natal depression, child protection issues, low risk suicide and child development
• Experience working with people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and come from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds. It is essential that the successful applicant has a high level of cultural competence and experience working with Aboriginal communities
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal direct supervision
• Ability to plan, implement, evaluate and report on services, including identifying opportunities for improvement in clinical practice across psychosocial and multidisciplinary service delivery
• Ability to practice within a Primary Health Care framework, including evidence informed interventions (such as group work/family therapy), building effective partnerships, record keeping and continuous improvement
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, time management and computer Skills
• Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel. This may include driving long distances across the LHD

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