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External Vacancy – Open to Everyone
Child Safety & Family Support
Adelaide Metro and Regional areas
86,950-100,729
AHP2
Ongoing
30 Sep 2024
- Contribute to positive experiences and outcomes for children and families
- Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders
- Access excellent learning and development opportunities
Safer Family Services (SFS) is looking for staff across all programs across South Australia.
SFS Intensive Family Services (IFS) provides direct services to families through the antenatal period, for infants, children, and young people up to 18 years of age who are presenting with high level risks and
complexities. SFS work in collaboration with both government and non-government organisations to improve the safety, emotional health and wellbeing of infants,
children, and young people in South Australia.
SFS are seeking Practitioners to join the team.
The role is responsible for:
• Undertaking risk and needs assessment, case planning, support, and intervention for families and children from pre-birth to 18 years old who are at high risk of entering the child protection system.
We will provide:
- Flexible
work arrangements
- A
supportive and rewarding work environment
- Professional
development opportunities
About You
We are looking for a motivated individual who has knowledge and understanding of the complexities and effects of child abuse, neglect and developmental trauma upon the health and wellbeing of infants, children and young people.
You will have the ability to assess and work with families experiencing vulnerability and low levels of safety using a case management approach to assess, plan, refer and enable sustained intervention.
You will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective collaborative relationships with families, multi-disciplinary teams and peers.
If you are seeking to make a meaningful difference to the lives of vulnerable children and families, please apply now.
Essential Qualifications:
AHP: An appropriate Social Work qualification from a recognised tertiary institution giving eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
PO: Appropriate tertiary qualifications in community services, sociology, criminology, social sciences, human services, health or a related field.
Persons of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who have the appropriate background and skills but do not have 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 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 be up to date on their COVID-19 vaccination status prior to engagement with DHS, unless it would be medically unsafe for the employee to do so. Role Status: Multiple Term Vacancies Available.
Attachments:
Role Description - Practitioner - AHP2.pdf
Role Description - Practitioner - PO2.pdf
Our 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.
Enquiries to Sharyn Dixon
0427 162 ***
DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at **************@sa.gov.au and a member of the team will get back to you.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.
Resume and Cover Letter
You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of two pages, addressing how your skills and experience align with the role specific capabilities and attach your current resume via the online application form. For more information about applying, refer to our Job Application Guide
Screening Checks
If you are new to the department and are invited to an interview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check, which has been issued within six months of your application for the role. National Police Checks can be applied for via the South Australia Police or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body.
If the role you are applying for also requires an Employment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergo such assessment as is advised by DHS, including periodic assessment during your employment.
