Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1 / Level 2, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ439397
Location: Blacktown

IVPRS acknowledges and respects the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that supports and promotes cultural safety, diversity and inclusion.

What this role will offer you:

o             An exciting opportunity to work in a trauma informed, supportive and integrated service

o             Access to ongoing education and training as part of a professional development plan

o             Regular internal and external supervision (including cultural supervision/mentoring as relevant) and case management support

o             A diverse workload, with opportunities to be involved in the provision of capacity building, community development and prevention activities

o             An accrued day off each month (for full time employees)

o             Salary Packaging

o             Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

o             Access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services via the Fitness Passport for staff and immediate family members

Where you’ll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of ‘better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond’ and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

Find out what it’s like to work at Blacktown Hospital and why we think you’d love working with us. Some of our staff share their experiences in this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sRBCQLiUSE

What you’ll be doing

The Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Service (IVPRS) is responsible for strategic leadership, clinical service provision and capacity building for the portfolio areas of sexual assault, domestic violence and child protection.

The Child Protection RMES counsellor role is responsible for coordinating and managing referrals to the Child Protection Counselling Service (CPCS) and the provision of specialist early intervention services to children, young people and their carers who have experienced physical abuse, emotional abuse, domestic violence and/or neglect.    

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Essential Criteria

Qualification: Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling

Registration: Eligibility for appropriate professional registration or association membership

Selection Criteria

1. Tertiary qualification (minimum bachelor’s degree) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Graduate Certificate in Human & Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma) and eligibility for appropriate professional registration or association membership
2. Demonstrated counselling experience in complex trauma and trauma informed practice within a Violence, Abuse & Neglect setting (e.g. sexual assault, child protection or domestic violence services)
3. Demonstrated assessment, case management and counselling skills with children, young people and adults
4. Demonstrated understanding of the inter-related dynamics and effects of sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect and domestic violence and a commitment to integrated models for working with clients who have experienced trauma and abuse
5. Demonstrated understanding of intergenerational trauma and the principles of cultural safety, with experience in (or commitment to) providing culturally responsive services to individuals and families
6. Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated capacity to work with in collaboration and partnership with a wide range of key internal and external stakeholders
7. Knowledge and understanding of the legal systems, legislation and policies & procedures relating to violence, abuse and neglect
8. Current NSW Driver’s License

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For role related queries or questions contact Jay Pulvirenti on [email protected] / 02 9881 8787

Applications Close: 7th November 2023