Ahp2/Po2 Family Practitioner

Department of Human Services
Job reference: 592715
Location: - VARIOUS -, 5118 - GAWLER
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneRole Highlights

• Access excellent learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements available
• Provide a range of services to promote wellbeing of young people

About the BusinessOur Child Safety and Family Support division provides stewardship and service delivery for the Child and Family Support System, designed to help children and their families with early targeted assistance to reduce incidents of child maltreatment and prevent children entering the child protection system.Role DetailsThe Family Practitioner is a role within Community and Family Services and is accountable to the Supervisor, SFS Program for:

• Identifying and assertively engaging children and families at high risk of entering the child protection system through the provision of assessment, case management and therapeutic intervention.
• Working collaboratively with parents, other SFS programs and key partner agencies such as Child and Family Health Service (CaFHS), Department for Child Protection (DCP) and Children’s Centre staff, to strengthen parents/carers ability to effectively support their children’s safety, healthy development and wellbeing.
• Providing case management and targeted interventions to improve outcomes for families with children up to six years old, experiencing safety concerns related to parenting and child safety.

Special ConditionsEssential Qualifications:AHP:
An appropriate Social Work qualification from a recognised tertiary institution giving eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Work; orAn appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Psychology Board of Australia: orAn appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist.Certification in Infant and Perinatal Mental Health and/or Circle of Security - suite of trainings is desirable.PO:
An appropriate tertiary qualification in community services, sociology, social sciences, human services, health or related field.Persons of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who have the appropriate background and skills but do not hold the essential qualification, may apply for and be engaged/assigned to the role of Social Worker and will be entitled to apply for any Allied Health Professional roles requiring a qualification in Social Work within the Department of Human Services.National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).
Covid -19 – will be required to have had two COVID-19 vaccinations prior to engagement with DHS, unless it would be medically unsafe for the employee to do so, or they’re currently employed in the SA public sector and are not required to be vaccinated.Role Status: Term up to 16/05/2025Salary Range: $86,950-$100,729 (AHP2) $86,950-$96,223 (PO2)Location: Gawler & ClareEnquiries: Sabina Jackson, 0428 962 115 Email:
Applications close: 07/05/2024 11:30 PMAttachments:
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-Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.