Sexual Assault Counsellor - East Maitland, Australia - Hunter New England Local Health District

Hunter New England Local Health District

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East Maitland, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time

Position Classification:
Social Worker Level 3

Remuneration:
$105,093 - $108,612 per annum + Superannuation and Salary Packaging benefits

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID:
REQ376246

Location:
East Maitland Community Health Service

Sexual Assault Counsellor

Applicants must be female - under Section h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

The Lower Hunter Sexual Assault Service is a close-knit and dynamic team that provides counselling to people across the life span who have experienced sexual assault, along with non-offending family members.

The service is based in Maitland at the HNE High Street Campus, and also provides outreach to sites including Cessnock, Kurri Kurri and Singleton.

Lower Hunter Sexual Assault Service has a strong supportive culture and prides itself on welcoming, supporting and mentoring new team members.

This is a high-performing team with explicit values concerning professionalism, integrity and ethical practice.

What the role looks like:

Face to face counselling, along with the option for virtual/telehealth sessions where required.
Managing a diverse caseload of survivors of sexual assault across the lifespan, as well as nonoffending parents and carers.
Providing traumainformed care, and utilising diverse evidencebased practices to positively influence the lives of survivors of sexual assault.
Providing education, consultation and health promotion to other service providers and community groups.

Staff are supported with regular professional development opportunities, and supervision is highly valued as part of ensuring sustainable practice for the team.

Has a strong work ethic
Is passionate and innovative in practice
Is savvy in developing working relationships within and outside the team
Is an active contributor to positive team culture and works from a clear ethical and valuesbased framework
Is committed to developing and maintaining a preventative approach to wellbeing and vicarious trauma
Has strong time management skills and initiative, as well as a proactive approach to workload management

There is a significant support system in place for staff, including:

Frequent, individualised mentoring and orientation from colleagues and the team leader of the service.
Regular clinical supervision in line with the AASW supervision requirements.
Monthly management supervision meetings with the team leader, to ensure ongoing support is offered regarding caseload management, professional development opportunities and staff rounding.
Support to access free training through the Education Centre Against Violence (ECAV) that is specific to working with survivors of interpersonal violence.
Staff are also encouraged to pursue professional development opportunities within specific therapeutic modalities to support their clinical toolkits in practice.

What we can offer you:

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great 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 Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast.

Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals.

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession.

Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Proximity to shopping and other services
ADO's each month (for full time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (prorata 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 nonclinical and clinical professionals_.
Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Need more information?

Applications Close:
Monday 27th February 2023

Information for Applicants:

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). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
**Acceptable