Outreach/Caseworker
(PERMANENT PART TIME 28 HRS PER WEEK)
We're looking for an experienced, motivated and dedicated Outreach caseworker with a minimum of 2 years’ experience preferably working in the health and social welfare sector to be part of The Gender Centre’s team.
Position Brief
The Outreach worker works closely with the case management team and provides case management and outreach to support and empower people in the transgender community who may be struggling with various health and welfare issues
This position delivers day to day service delivery through outreach services to street based transgender sex workers providing safer sex and drug using equipment where required, the outreach position takes the lead role in supporting clients with referrals and information regarding first steps of transitioning what to expect, risks vs benefits common side effects mental health supports, fertility preservation options as well as linking clients into support groups.
The position is responsible for the design and delivery of health related workshops to the community relating to D&A issues HIV/AIDS STI’s BBV’s and aspects of transition, as well as providing a comprehensive range of case management initiatives and housing supports to our community and housing clients who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
Details
Applications Close | February 4, 2022 |
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Job Board | NCOSS Community Jobs |
Job Category | Social Work |
Job Field | LGBTIQ, Mental Health and Counselling |
Employment Basis | Part Time |
Other Information
Hours of employment: | 28 hours per week (4) days 9am to 4.30pm and (1) day 4.30pm till midnight. |
Salary: | CSW Level 3 pay point 1 plus superannuation and salary packaging. |
How to Apply
To apply please read the full Job Description and the Guide to Applying and answer all of the essential criteria separately
Submit your responses along with your current cv and a cover letter
The Gender Centre is an Equal Opportunity Employer and suitably qualified transgender and non transgender applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant must be willing to submit a current Criminal Record and Working with Children Check as a condition of employment and must have a current NSW Driving Licence.
Closing Date: 4 February 2022
For more information and a current Job description contact the Executive Director on 90555341 or Email at ed@gendercentre.org.au
The Gender Centre Inc
The Gender Centre Inc is a specialist state wide Government funded organisation that has been providing services to the Transgender and Gender questioning community and their families of NSW for the past 38 years.
The Gender Centre provides services across four domains
- Psychosocial supports and wellbeing
- Health
- Homelessness
- Education
Website | https://www.gendercentre.org.au |
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Contact | Executive Director |
Phone number | 90555341 |
Email address | ed@gendercentre.org.au |