Pregnancy Family Conferencing CoordinatorEmployment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 30 June 2025)Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 3 - 4 dependent on experienceRemuneration: $112396 - $120393 + SuperHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ539734Location: Broken Hill
Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference with big impact?Join a team that is passionate, inclusive and supportiveExperience the lifestyle, with more affordable living and the unique scenery and culture that is Broken HillWhat you'll be doingPromote early engagement and interagency planning with pregnant women and families at risk of their newborns entering out of home care at birth. Early engagement and partnerships between Health and the Department of Communities and Justice aims to reduce risks and the number of infants assumed into care and/or the identification of an appropriate carer prior to birth. Responsible for supporting drugs/substance use in pregnancy program outcomes.The coordinator is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the program and undertaking clinical work including:
Coordinate, allocate and oversee all PFC program casesDevelop and maintain a group of appropriately skilled facilitatorsUndertake the facilitation role, as requiredDevelop and foster strong interagency partnerships to sustain and further develop the programOngoing development, implementation and evaluation of the programWhat is on offer 5 weeks paid annual leave per year (pro-rata)Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainmentNovated leasingA paid allocated day off (ADO) every monthFitness PassportLearning and Development support with access to further education & trainingA comfortable and affordable lifestyle with some of the best food, wine and scenery at your doorstepAbout the Far West LHDThe Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare. Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
How to applyTo be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible: Relevant qualification in Bachelor of Social Work with eligibility for membership to Australian Association of Social Workers. To be appointed as Level 4 Health Professional evidence must be provided of extensive clinical experience and specialist knowledge or a high level of broad generalist knowledge within the discipline as outlined by the award definitions of a level 4 practitioner.Demonstrated understanding and/or experience in working within an interagency context including networking and partnerships with government and non-government agencies.Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge in providing child centred, family focussed and person-centred care and facilitating respectful and culturally safe access to services for improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal families including experience and/or knowledge of trauma informed practices.Demonstrated understanding of child protection; management of child protection cases; provision of child protection consultation to clinicians/ caseworkers.Proven ability to lead; initiate innovative problem solving and work collaboratively with other professionals across agencies including demonstrated leadership skills.Experience coordinating and delivering complex programs with vulnerable families.Demonstrated high level written & verbal communication skills including computer skills, interpersonal and problem solving.Evidence of current unrestricted NSW drivers licence and a willingness to provide outreach throughout the Far West LHD and have the willingness to drive long distances with the occasional overnight stay.Applications Close: 5th January 2025
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