Cross Cultural Financial Counsellor
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1 / Level 2, Counsellor Level 1 / Level 2, Psychologist
Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ481021
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.
What you'll be doing
This position is responsible for the provision of face-to-face, telephone and online counselling and information to clients from CALD communities living in NSW and service providers contacting the GambleAware Multicultural Service , addressing financial and psychological issues arising from problem levels of gambling. The position will correspond with financial institutions advocating for clients; assist clients in reviewing their financial situation, develop a plan to manage debts, engage with other support services and provide education on budgeting skills.
Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District:
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
- Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
- Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
- Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
- Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
- Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
- Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions
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.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
Essential Criteria:
Qualification: Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Counselling or Psychology and Financial Counselling
Registration: Membership with FACAN and relevant professional body - the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) ; or for Social Workers eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Selection Criteria:
- Accreditation in financial counselling including FCAN membership and qualification in social or behavioural sciences with registration with the responsible regulatory body
- Demonstrated experience and theoretical knowledge of working therapeutically with addiction, specifically gambling, in a variety of settings, for example individuals, couples, families and groups
- Demonstrated skills in mental health assessment and crisis intervention
- Knowledge and application of legislation and regulations relating to gambling and debt recovery and a wide range of networks and services to assist individuals and families with health and welfare concerns
- Demonstrated cross-cultural competency when working with clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrated effective cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills
- Comprehensive computer skills including word processing and use of data bases. Must hold an Australian valid driver’s license and willingness to use for work purposes.
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For role related queries or questions contact Maria-Lujza Ghyczy on Maria-Lujza.Ghyczy@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 12th May 2024
