AHP2/PO2 Practitioners

Department of Human Services
Job 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 in the 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 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 inner-north team on a full-time basis.
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.
• Providing high quality and effective service delivery that strengthens and supports the safety, healthy development and wellbeing of children.
• Developing strong working partnerships with both government and non-government services to effectively link children and their families to relevant services.

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.
Special Conditions
National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be 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.
Essential Qualifications:
AHP: An appropriate degree or equivalent which gives eligibility for full membership of 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.
About the Business
Community and Family Services supports vulnerable people and families to participate in social and economic life and build stronger communities. This division comprises three key areas:
Safer Family Services (SFS) provides a wide range of intensive family support services to children, young people and families experiencing a high risk of statutory intervention from the child protection or youth justice systems. Services also include family support, community development and parenting and youth programs.
The Office for Women works across government and the community towards achieving gender equity and positive change for women in South Australia by developing policy and advising on issues affecting women to improve their safety, wellbeing and economic security. The office also oversees the Women’s Information Service to support women over the phone, online and in person, as well as regional safety hubs across the state.
Communities and Justice works towards building community safety and wellbeing by providing support and services to children, young people and families in the youth justice system, building the capacity of communities through community development projects and working in partnership with the community services sector to respond to people with complex and exceptional needs.
Role Status: Term up to 18 months
Salary Range: $86,950-$100,729 (AHP2/PO2)
Location: Walkley Heights
Enquiries: Sharyn Dixon, 0427 162 061 Email:
Applications close: 29/02/2024 11:30 PM
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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.