Aboriginal Social Worker Level 1/2

**Employment Type: Permanent Full Time**

**Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2**

**Remuneration: $1,359.63 - $1,939.70 Per Week**

**Hours Per Week: 38**

**Requisition ID: REQ464461**

**Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti Discrimination Act 1977.**

**This recruitment will used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.?**What we Offer**

As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.

As an employer we offer our staff competitive benefits such as salary packaging, a monthly day off, paid maternity and parental leave, flexible work arrangements and professional development programs.

**About You**
- You are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
- You have a Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (overseas qualifications must supply the AASW Overseas Assessment number) and the maintenance of currency of this.
- Unencumbered driver's license and ability to travel across the District and to other external sites as required

**What you’ll be doing**

The position of the Aboriginal Social Worker exists within Nunyara Aboriginal Health Unit, as a part of Central Coast Local Health District.

The position is a clinical and community support role in the Aboriginal Health Team. This role is responsible for the delivery and monitoring of Social Work services to clients referred to the Aboriginal Chronic Care service. Referrals are from the acute and community sectors for clients with acute or chronic conditions, and their carers, requiring Social Work support, assessment and intervention.

The Aboriginal Social Worker will provide a professional effective social work service to patients and their family/carers to ensure the service is culturally safe. Primarily the position is to provide assessment and counselling to assist our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to deal with the emotional impact of illness and to undertake case planning, liaison and advocacy and referral to ensure access to appropriate community services.
- The role will work closely with the whole Aboriginal Health Unit and a range of other professions, support services in hospital and community to ensure the development and delivery of effective and pro-active social work services. The Aboriginal social worker will be expected to be active in the areas of service development, service evaluation and staff and student teaching.
- Aboriginal Social Work services are provided in the community setting involving cultural integrity, during home visits, clinic and group interventions within the Aboriginal Chronic care team. This will at times, require travel to locations throughout the Central Coast region (assess to work fleet car are provided for this).**Child Safe Standard Commitment**Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.**Stepping Up Website**

Please note that all NSW Health workers are now required to have received 2 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.**Need more information?**

For role related queries or questions contact Shanell Bennett

**Phone**: 4320 2698

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