Health Education Officer

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Detail information about job Health Education Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy

Are you passionate about social justice and working with marginalised drug users? Are you able to work flexibly and creatively with a diverse client group in a low threshold setting? Do you have two years’ experience working with people who inject drugs? Then come and join our team at the Uniting Medically Supervised Injecting Centre (MSIC) www.uniting.org/msic

Uniting MSIC is currently recruiting suitably qualified people to join our Health Education team as Health Education Officers in Kings Cross.

No day is ever the same as a Health Education. Key responsibilities incude client engagement, health promotion, education activities, brief interventions such as counselling and motivational enhancements and referral to other health and welfare services

Depending on your availability we have Casual weekday (Monday-Friday 9.30am-6pm) and weekend shifts available. This position backfills vacant shifts as and when is needed. Some shifts will be booked in up to six weeks in advance
 
About You

• 2 years’ experience working with people who inject drugs
• Experience working in needle syringe services, drug and alcohol services, crisis or accommodation services.
• Understanding of and commitment to Harm Minimisation, Social Justice and the service delivery model of the Medically Supervised Injecting Centre.
• Understanding of the health, social and legal issues related to injecting drug use and marginalised populations.
• Understanding of the legislative, policy framework and values underpinning MSIC’s operation.
• Experience in psychosocial and drug use assessment and referral, supportive counselling and crisis management.
• Qualifications in Welfare or Social Sciences, Psychology, Public Health or equivalent or working towards same.

This is an opportunity for you to work in a supportive and friendly work environment, which provides you with continuing education opportunities, and a chance to progress your career.

We encourage you to take a tour of the service! To book your tour, please visit www.uniting.org/msic 

Love Your Work. Join Our Team. Make a Difference. Apply Now.
 
To apply please click the below link.

For Further Information about the position please contact Matt Dibbayawan, Health Education Team Manager on 02 9360 1191

If you require assistance with your application please contact Chloe Bamber on 02 9376 1584

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a National Police, reference and Working with Children checks.