Family Development Worker

Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 573050
Location: 5690 - CEDUNA
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role 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.
Special Conditions
To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.
Enquiries: Nikki Collins, Business Manager on 08 8626 2401 or email: Nikki.collins@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: 31/01/2024 11:00 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.