SCHN- CICADA - Adolescent Medicine - Social Worker
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- Social Worker
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- REQ538379 Requisition #
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- 5 days ago Post Date
Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 4
Remuneration: 121658 - 124607 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ538379
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Additional information:
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of the Senior Social Worker is to provide;
• High level clinical services to children, adolescents, parents and carers who present to the SCHN CICADA Center (FASD, Family or Adolescent service)
• Liaison with referring clinicians, family members, health professionals, education and disability services to ensure effective collaboration between clinicians for the care and overall wellbeing of children and adolescents presenting to CICADA services.
• Support to parents and/or caregivers to vulnerable families where domestic violence and child protection matters are identified.
• Individual and family-based therapies according to the needs identified.
• Complex case management in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Support the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate referral pathways for NDIS co-ordination
• Psychoeducation, support and family therapy for adolescents using substances, or children and adolescents affected by alcohol or other substance use within the family.
- Recognised degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the AASW.
- Extensive post graduate experience working with children, adolescents and families is desired, but not mandatory.
- A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of child and adolescents’ physical, psychological and social development.
- Recognised clinical skills working with children and adolescents from vulnerable populations including complex trauma, mental health and child protection.
- Skills in psychosocial assessment, individual counselling and family therapy.
- Experience developing and implementing group programs
- Experience with research, quality assurance and teaching
- Demonstrated capacity for independent and multidisciplinary clinical work
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Jeanelle Wood on jeanelle.wood@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: 6/12/2024
