Social Worker
Fixed Term to 30/06/2011
The Position
Family Planning NSW is looking for a Social Worker to expand service provision to Healthline callers and FPNSW clients, be involved in submissions to NSW Health in regard to provision of pregnancy options, service, train and implement domestic violence routine screening by clinical staff and support attendees of specific Health Promotion programmes.
The Responsibilities
the development and implementation of a social work service model for FPNSW
undertake direct client service delivery – both face to face and by telephone
provide ongoing professional development, training and support for identified FPNSW staff in regard to pregnancy counselling
maintain accurate client records in the electronic records of FPNSW
write relevant policies and procedures related to the provision of social work services
provision of support when necessary to attendees of the Sex & Ethics programmes and the DADHC sexual assault training delivered by FPNSW
implementation and coordination of routine screening for domestic violence by FPNSW clinical staff.
The Person must demonstrate
eligibility for AASW (Australian Association of Social Work)
have tertiary qualifications – Bachelor Social work (4 year degree) minimum
3 + years experience working in the field of women’s health, reproductive & sexual health, or community health
experience in working in a multi-disciplinary environment
skill in counselling & advocacy (individual and systemic)
experience in supporting regional/externally located staff and clients
ability to establish systems
good communication skills
good report writing and documentation skills
evidence of on-going professional development
A salary package will be negotiated equivilent to Levels 1 / 2 of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award
Please address the essential and desirable criteria shown in the Position Description, available
here.
For further details please contact Shane Jasiak on 8752 4314
Forward your application to
hr@fpnsw.org.au Applications close 13/9/10.