Trauma-Informed Child Protection Referrals & Early Support

NSW Health; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development

Cultural safety & inclusion training

Job summary

NSW Health in Blacktown seeks a Child Protection Referral Management & Early Support Counsellor to lead RMES processes, coordinate referrals and provide counselling, advocacy and case management for children and families in crisis.

The role requires tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling with eligibility for professional registration, and a commitment to trauma-informed, culturally safe practice within an integrated service environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Graduate Certificate in Human & Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma) and eligibility for professional registration.
• Demonstrated counselling experience in complex trauma within Violence, Abuse & Neglect settings.
• Demonstrated assessment, case management and counselling skills with children, young people and adults.
• Understanding of intergenerational trauma and cultural safety principles with experience in culturally responsive services.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of legal systems, legislation and policies relating to violence, abuse and neglect.
• Current NSW Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Manage Referral Management & Early Support (RMES) processes end-to-end.
• Coordinate referrals, engaging closely with stakeholders and agencies.
• Provide counselling, advocacy and case management to children and families.
• Conduct comprehensive, trauma-informed assessments and care planning.
• Support group programs and collaborate on integrated service delivery.

Skills

Counselling

Trauma-informed practice

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling or Graduate Certificate

Job description

NSW Health in Blacktown seeks a Child Protection Referral Management & Early Support Counsellor to lead RMES processes, coordinate referrals and provide counselling, advocacy and case management for children and families in crisis.

The role requires tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling with eligibility for professional registration, and a commitment to trauma-informed, culturally safe practice within an integrated service environment.