Social Worker

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
**Position Classification**: Social Worker Level 3
**Remuneration**: $112,396 - $116,038 per annum + Superannuation
**Location**: Redfern Community Health Centre
**Requisition ID**: REQ605571

**Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce utilising innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions to professionally support people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use.**

**With a rewarding career in alcohol and other drugs, you can be part of the vibrant and professional team enriching health in millions of ways every day.**

**Who we are**

The alcohol and other drugs team work for the greater good through an open, flexible and dynamic, strengths-based approach. We listen to understand, not label. We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self to work and are proud that our team is as diverse as the vibrant communities we support.

Drug Health Services (DHS) aims to reduce the harms associated with substance use for individuals, families and communities and to prevent drug misuse. Our Mission is to deliver evidence based and patient centred care in collaboration with other health and non-health partners to improve the health outcomes of individuals, their families and broader community. Services are provided at Canterbury, Concord Repatriation General and Royal Prince Alfred Hospitals and at Canterbury, Marrickville and Redfern Health Centres. Selected programs offer services in community and via approved outreach arrangements.

The Youth Service provides support and education for young people aged 12 to 25 and their families and or carers in dealing with complex drug and alcohol related challenges. The core functions of the multidisciplinary community based team are:

- Provide care coordination for young people with drug & alcohol issues, as informed by their professional discipline.
- Facilitate the development of care plans in consultation with all relevant parties utilising harm reduction principles and best practice models
- Provide referral for young people with drug & alcohol issues to appropriate support services.
- Provide support for other staff (mainstream, drug & alcohol, Youth Sector etc.) in relation to youth drug and alcohol issues.
- Support education and health improvements initiatives for young people experiencing drug and alcohol issues and develop links and partnerships with other services.

The team works in the community setting and aims to provide a safe platform for open dialogue and assists in the development of strategies to empower young people and their families and or carers in their journey towards recovery.

**What you'll be doing**

Using innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions, you will professionally support individuals seeking assistance with alcohol and drug use. You will take a trauma-informed approach and provide respectful, person-centred care, tailored to individual’s needs. Central to your role will be employing an individualised, holistic approach to care, incorporating comprehensive care planning to address the diverse physical, emotional, and social aspects of each person’s journey.

A social worker position in the alcohol and other drugs sector offers a challenging and rewarding specialisation. It provides the opportunity to take pride in the field, with a strong focus on human rights and intellectually stimulating work.

Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level. For more information, please view the Position Description.

**Criteria**
- Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience in the provision of social work, with experience at Level 2 or higher in the field of Drug and Alcohol and/or youth services.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and proven problem-solving ability within a clinical setting.
- Holds a current NSW driver licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).

**People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.**

**Our benefits**
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD