Child And Family Safety Network Support Coordinator (Cfsn)

Role DetailsThe CFSN Coordinator consists of local, regional and state-wide networks including a broad range of government and non-government agencies working in partnership together with vulnerable children and their families to provide service pathways, resources and supports for very high risk, complex families with unborn children, infants and children up to the age of 18 years.The CFSN Coordinator will build strong networks with key service providers and will consult with relevant staff across Department of Human Services (DHS), Department for Education (EDU), SA Health, including birthing hospitals and Social Work Departments, and Child and Family Health Services (CaFHS), Department for Child Protection (DCP), South Australian Housing Authority (SAHA) and South Australia Police (SAPOL). The CFSN Coordinator will promote and develop strong partnerships within key government and non-government support servicing families in their Region to identify and implement responses to mitigate child protection risk for vulnerable children and their families.The CFSN Coordinator will coordinate regular meetings to provide an opportunity for local agency partners to contribute to the overall planning for families where risk has been identified and to agree upon a lead agency to provide a case management role for the family. This process will help to facilitate the coordination of the most appropriate services and to ensure that intervention can commence at the earliest possible time.Special ConditionsNational 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 04/04/2025.Essential Qualifications:An appropriate Social Work qualification from a recognised tertiary institution giving eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers; orAn appropriate degree or equivalent qualification and general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Registration must be obtained prior to commencement in the role.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 BusinessCommunity 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.Contact UsEnquiries to Kathryn Ware0409 586 175kathryn.ware2@sa.gov.au