Cross-cultural Financial Counsellor - North Parramatta, Australia - Western Sydney Local Health District

Western Sydney Local Health District

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North Parramatta, Australia

1 week ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Employment Type:
Temporary Part Time (up to 30/06/2026)

Position Classification:
Social Worker Level 1/ 2, Counsellor Level 1/ 2, Psychologist

Remuneration:
Dependent on qualifications

Hours Per Week: 33

Requisition ID:
REQ298992

Location:
Cumberland Hospital

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

The GambleAware Multicultural Service is a state-wide specialist service that works with GambleAware Providers to deliver culturally responsive services for individuals, families and communities from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.

The service also provides culturally responsive gambling counselling services in multiple languages.

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.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard._

_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:

Qualifications:
Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Counselling or Psychology and Financial Counselling.

Registrations:
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 and registration with the responsible regulatory body (FCAN).
Demonstrated experience and theoretical knowledge of working as a financial counsellor, in a variety of settings, for example individuals, couples, families and groups impacted by addiction.
Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention
Demonstrated experience in working with clients in another language and/or with an interpreter and sensitivity to the needs of people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated effective 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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**Applications Close: 15th March 2023