Case Manager/ Counsellor (Level 1/2) - Kirketon Road Centre
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1/2
Remuneration: $37.03 - $43.27 per hour plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ544742
Location: Kirketon Road Centre, Darlinghurst
Applications Close: 20 January 2025
This position is Targeted for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people by exception under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and greater consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander applicants. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
Where you'll be working
SESLHD’s Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Service (SHBBV) provide leadership, innovation and research in the sector. Services within SHBBV are involved in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs) and blood borne viruses at an individual and population level within SESLHD, as well as four statewide services.
Across these services, care is provided via fixed locations and outreach networks to a client base of approximately 28,000 individuals. SHBBV has highly skilled and diverse staff including nursing, medical, allied health, health promotion, administrative and technical staff. It is the largest SHBBV service in Australia.
The Role
The Kirketon Road Centre (KRC) is a primary health care facility located in Kings Cross, which is involved in the prevention, treatment and care of HIV/AIDS and other transmissible infections among 'at-risk' young people, sex workers and people who inject drugs.
This position provides high quality counselling, case management, social welfare and therapeutic support to clients at KRC and associated sites. KRC counselling services are provided in a non-judgmental, client centred way. This is done with a view to promoting client self-determination through the acquisition of knowledge and skills. To also work collaboratively to build trusting relationships with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander clients and their families where needed.
KRC is one of the SESLHD Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Services, and this position may collaborate with those services as required.
The Benefits
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1/2
Remuneration: $37.03 - $43.27 per hour plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ544742
Location: Kirketon Road Centre, Darlinghurst
Applications Close: 20 January 2025
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes, but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
This position is Targeted for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people by exception under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and greater consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander applicants. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
Where you'll be working
SESLHD’s Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Service (SHBBV) provide leadership, innovation and research in the sector. Services within SHBBV are involved in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs) and blood borne viruses at an individual and population level within SESLHD, as well as four statewide services.
Across these services, care is provided via fixed locations and outreach networks to a client base of approximately 28,000 individuals. SHBBV has highly skilled and diverse staff including nursing, medical, allied health, health promotion, administrative and technical staff. It is the largest SHBBV service in Australia.
The Role
The Kirketon Road Centre (KRC) is a primary health care facility located in Kings Cross, which is involved in the prevention, treatment and care of HIV/AIDS and other transmissible infections among 'at-risk' young people, sex workers and people who inject drugs.
This position provides high quality counselling, case management, social welfare and therapeutic support to clients at KRC and associated sites. KRC counselling services are provided in a non-judgmental, client centred way. This is done with a view to promoting client self-determination through the acquisition of knowledge and skills. To also work collaboratively to build trusting relationships with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander clients and their families where needed.
KRC is one of the SESLHD Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Services, and this position may collaborate with those services as required.
The Benefits
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
- Tertiary qualification in social work, psychology or counselling, and hold a current NSW driver's licence.
- Demonstrated understanding of issues experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Extensive experience with demonstrated skills in the provision of counselling, case management and/or psycho-social support to clients with complex needs / co-morbidities. Ability to provide trauma-informed culturally appropriate counselling and case management.
- Understanding of primary healthcare principles and commitment to harm minimisation approach to drug use, applying flexible, eclectic and non-judgemental approaches to client care including culturally secure approaches.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends provding outreach services to vulnerable populations including COVID testing and vaccinations.
- Experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of activities, training and/or programs to clients and other health professionals.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement, commensurate with years of experience including experience and knowledge of issues effecting Aboriginal clients and community.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and to ongoing clinical and professional learning receiving culturally sensitive support and supervision.
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For role related queries or questions, please contact Julie Dubuc via email at Julie.Dubuc@health.nsw.gov.au
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Reasonable Adjustments
Information for applicants
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
