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SalaryJob reference: 576544
Location: 5098 - WALKLEY HEIGHTS
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Highlights
- Contribute to positive experiences and outcomes for children and families
- Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders
- Access excellent learning and development opportunities
Role Details
Safer Family Services (SFS) is expanding its service delivery inthe inner north of Adelaide. 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 whoare presenting with high level risks and complexities. SFS work incollaboration with both government and non-government organisationsto improve the safety, emotional health and wellbeing of infants,children, and young people in South Australia.
SFS are seeking Practitioners to join the inner-north team on afull-time basis.
The role is responsible for:
• Undertaking risk and needs assessment, case planning,support, and intervention for families and children from pre-birthto 18 years old who are at high risk of entering the childprotection system.
• Providing high quality and effective service deliverythat strengthens and supports the safety, healthy development andwellbeing of children.
• Developing strong working partnerships with bothgovernment and non-government services to effectively link childrenand their families to relevant services.
About You
We are looking for a motivatedindividual who has knowledge and understanding of the complexitiesand effects of child abuse, neglect and developmental trauma uponthe health and wellbeing of infants, children and young people.
You will have the ability to assessand work with families experiencing vulnerability and low levels ofsafety using a case management approach to assess, plan, refer andenable sustained intervention.
You will also have stronginterpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintaineffective collaborative relationships with families,multi-disciplinary teams and peers.
If you are seeking to make ameaningful difference to the lives of vulnerable children andfamilies, please apply now.
Special Conditions
National Police Checkrequired.
Employment-related Screening Checkrequired.
Some out of hours work may berequired.
Some interstate and intrastatetravel may be required.
Must hold a current Australianissued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum classC).
Covid -19 – will be requiredto be up to date on their COVID-19 vaccination status prior toengagement with DHS, unless it would be medically unsafe for theemployee to do so.
Essential Qualifications:
AHP: An appropriate degree orequivalent which gives eligibility for full membership of theAustralian Association of Social Workers.
PO: Appropriate tertiaryqualifications in community services, sociology, criminology,social sciences, human services, health or a relatedfield.
Persons of AustralianAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who have theappropriate background and skills but do not have the essentialqualification, may apply for and be engaged/assigned to the role ofSocial Worker and will be entitled to apply for any Allied HealthProfessional roles requiring a qualification in Social Work withinthe Department Human Services.
About the Business
Community and Family Services supports vulnerable people andfamilies to participate in social and economic life and buildstronger communities. This division comprises three key areas:
Safer Family Services (SFS) provides awide range of intensive family support services to children, youngpeople and families experiencing a high risk of statutoryintervention from the child protection or youth justice systems.Services also include family support, community development andparenting and youth programs.
The Office for Women works acrossgovernment and the community towards achieving gender equity andpositive change for women in South Australia by developing policyand advising on issues affecting women to improve their safety,wellbeing and economic security. The office also oversees theWomen’s Information Service to support women over the phone,online and in person, as well as regional safety hubs across thestate.
Communities and Justice works towardsbuilding community safety and wellbeing by providing support andservices to children, young people and families in the youthjustice system, building the capacity of communities throughcommunity development projects and working in partnership with thecommunity services sector to respond to people with complex andexceptional needs.
Role Status: Term up to 18 months
Salary Range: $86,950-$100,729 (AHP1/PO1)
Location: Walkley Heights
Enquiries: Sharyn Dixon, 0427 162 *** Email: ************@sa.gov.au
Applications close: 29/02/2024 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- Role Description - Practitioner - AHP2.pdf
- Role Description - Practitioner - PO2.pdf
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.
