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

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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