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 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.

 

 

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