Social Worker Lvl 2

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Social Worker Lvl 2 The primary focus of the position is to provide a comprehensive social work service to children, young people and their families referred from the relative clinical area. This includes the provision of psychosocial assessments, counselling and advocacy. The service includes individual, family and group work and program development. The social worker is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team. Eligibility for AASW membership preferably with post graduate experience in social work practice with families and children and/or in health context. Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention, assessment and counselling and a commitment to evidence based practice. Understanding of the issues facing children and their families when confronted with illness and disability and possessing knowledge of the relevant community support services. Demonstrated capacity to build professional and therapeutic relationships. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated effective interpersonal and written communication skills Capacity to share after hours and weekend on call duties. Competent computer skills and ability to adapt to new IT systems. {PS..0} SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Indigenous Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. As this is a “Category A” position, please refer to the Application Guide for vaccination requirements. We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that accesses the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants may like to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application. This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Commission for Children and Young People. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Commission and Young People Website https://check.kids.nsw.gov.au/ Need more information? For role related queries or questions contact Susan Khanna on [email protected] Applications Close: 29/07/2018