Social Worker - Youth Drug And Alcohol Clinical Services

Description:

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Location: James Fletcher Hospital - Awabakal Country
Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 3
Remuneration: $108,595 - $112,114 pro rata + superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ466469
Applications Close: 21 April 2024

About the Role
You will be conducting clinical and psychosocial interventions supporting young people in the community who are experiencing problematic substance use. You will do so with managerial, clinical and team support within a working environment that values your input and gives you clear guidelines and supervision.

The successful applicant will be supported by other multidisciplinary professionals from the YDACS team, as well as the CYFS Manager and the DACS Allied Health Clinical Lead. Professional development is encouraged and supported, and DACS provides Education sessions regularly that you are welcome to attend.

Where you'll be working
Based at the James Fletcher Hospital, you will be working as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team that delivers holistic care to young people 18 years and under who are experiencing moderate to severe substance use issues. This dynamic and committed team works along with other CYFS programs to ensure HNE communities can access a suite of child, young people and family focused care and support.

About You
As the YDACS Social Worker, you will be working alongside youth who are managing complex and challenging situations. You will be expected to have thorough knowledge of the child-protection policy and legislation, and the ability to implement this knowledge if need be. You will also be able to apply professional and ethical boundaries, possess exceptional people skills and, have the capacity to think and solve problems as they arise. Benefits

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Superannuation contributions
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Jay Jordens on jay.jordens@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.

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