Sexual Assault Counsellor (Targeted)
Location: Lemongrove Campus
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ544103
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.
Being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW).
In 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 – www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au
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, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).
This role is female identified and Aboriginal targeted. We seek applications from any women with a strong desire to support people affected by sexual violence. This is a therapeutic role that will suit applicants wishing to grow their skills in working with people impacted by trauma.
The successful candidate will be part of a highly supportive tertiary trauma counselling service that fosters ongoing professional development and will support your skill development in this specialised area. You will be provided with substantial internal and external clinical supervision, peer support and cultural supervision.
The Sexual Assault Counsellor is responsible for the provision of specialist therapeutic and case management services to adults and children who have been sexually assaulted or who are under the age of 10 years with problematic and sexually harmful behaviours, and their non-offending family members. The role will entail both crisis and ongoing counselling interventions, assessment, intake, advocacy, case work, training facilitation and community development work. The Counsellor will also participate in the provision of a 24/7 crisis counselling roster.
The Sexual Assault Service is aligned with Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) which develops policy and supports services for children, young people and adults who are victims of violence, abuse or neglect. In the NBMLHD Primary Care and Community Health Service, we value and strive for a diverse and inclusive workplace. We aim to enrich our working environment and to deliver excellent care to all consumers, the families and carers, no matter their background or needs.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- 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
NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.
What you will bring to the role
- Tertiary qualifications, professional registration/membership as follow, plus significant clinical experience in child, young people and adult. Social Worker – Minimum bachelor's degree and eligibility for membership of AASW. Psychologist - a four year degree in psychology, being a three year degree with a fourth year honours in psychology; or a qualification deemed equivalent by the employer. Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification for this position and is authorised under section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- Demonstrated understanding of best practice models for working with children, young people and adults who have experienced trauma including demonstrated understanding of the effects of sexual assault and of harmful or problematic sexualised behaviours in children under 10 years.
- Demonstrated assessment, case management and counselling skills to respond to the needs of children, young people and adults who have experienced trauma.
- Demonstrated understanding of current policies, frameworks and legislation regarding child protection, sexual assault and problematic harmful sexualised behaviours under 10.
- Demonstrated understanding of the intersection between issues of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child protection.
- High level verbal and written communication with proficient time management and administrative organisational skills.
- Experience in and commitment to working with people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and who come from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel and ability to attend Nepean Hospital within 1 hour to participate in the 24/7 crisis on-call service
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.
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For role related queries or questions contact Amanda Horton-Hallett on Amanda.Horton-Hallett@health.nsw.gov.au
