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SalaryRole Status: Full-Time Term Vacancy until 17 January 2025
Remuneration: OPS3 ($66,590 - $70,968 per annum) + 11% Superannuation
Role Details
The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Family Development Worker to join the Ceduna office on a full-time term basis.
This role is responsible for:
- Providing support to parents to strengthen their capacity to provide a safe and nurturing family environment.
- Assisting in the development of case plans and maintaining client files, in consultation with case managers.
- Facilitating links for families to improve their access to services and community networks, and sharing information with team members regarding the needs of the parents, children and young people.
- Promoting the development of self-control and problem solving strategies by clients.
About You
We are looking for a vibrant and resourceful individual with the ability to effectively communicate and work with people from diverse professional backgrounds.
To be successful in this role, you will have the ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate interventions aimed at meeting the needs of clients.
You will demonstrate your understanding of the needs of a diverse range of customers and cultures, and deliver services that meet these needs using initiative, creativity, negotiation, consultation and conflict resolution.
If you are wanting to contribute towards positive community outcomes, then this may be the role for you.
About the Business
The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.
The Region
Ceduna is 780km west of Adelaide, South Australia and 480km east from the Western Australia border.
As an employee working at Ceduna, situated in the Far West Coast region you can:
- experience cultural diversity, outback locations, and regional city conveniences
- broaden your experience by working in a community setting
- experience working in connected way with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and Communities
Take advantage of the pristine Coast and undeveloped bushland areas. Enjoy camping, fishing, surfing and day trips in the spectacular South Australian Outback. To find out more about the benefits of working in the region, visit working with DCP in Ceduna.
Special Conditions
To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the 'apply' button.
Enquiries:
Nikki Collins, Business Manager on 08 8626 24***or email: *************@sa.gov.au
The department values an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community.
To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.
Applications Close: 31 January 2024 at 11:00PM
