Child Wellbeing Practitioner

Role DetailsPositions are available in the Child Wellbeing and Family Practitioner Teams, the aim of both is to increase child safety and wellbeing.Special ConditionsNational 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 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 in the SA Public Sector and are not required to be vaccinated.Role Status: Term up to 11/10/2024. (Multiple roles available.)Child Wellbeing PractitionerEssential:An appropriate Social Work qualification from a recognised tertiary institution giving eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.Persons of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who have the appropriate background and skills but do not hold 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 of Human Services.Family PractitionerEssential:An appropriate Social Work qualification from a recognised tertiary institution giving eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Work; orPersons of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who have the appropriate background and skills but do not hold 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 of Human Services.An appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Psychology Board of Australia: orAn appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist.Desirable:Certification in Infant and Perinatal Mental Health.Circle of Security - suite of trainings.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 Breanna Sbrissa0428 078 853Breanna.Sbrissa2@sa.gov.au