Kinship Care Worker

Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 592634
Location: 5343 - BERRI
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneRole Status: Part-time ongoing vacancy, 22.5 hours per week
Remuneration: OPS4 ($75,430 - $79,070 p.a. + 11% Super)Role DetailsThe Department for Child Protection is seeking a Kinship Care Worker to join the Riverland office in Berri on a part-time ongoing basis.The role is responsible for:

• Providing brief interventions as required and evaluating effectiveness of services provided
• Identifying constraints/barriers to family effectiveness, particular needs and interests in relation to health, well-being and parenting as well as resources to assist the family
• Supporting, training and educating Kinship Carers in practical day to day care
• Establishing interpersonal relationships that will enable effective communication and identifying and maintaining links with relevant services.

About YouWe are looking for a confident individual who has knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and kinship systems and issues that impact on policy development and service delivery.You will have knowledge and understanding of parenting models and family dynamics as well as an understanding of young people who have experienced trauma and/or abuse and neglect and impact of this on their development.If you want a role where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of our most vulnerable children, then apply now.About the BusinessThe 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 RegionBerri is a town in the Riverland region of South Australia located on the banks of the Murray River and has a population of just over 4,000 people.The Berri office currently have 30 people employed and is the only office in the Riverland area. Employees work together closely and maintain strong partnerships with various partner agencies in both the government and non-government sector.This is a unique opportunity to work alongside the local community and support good outcomes for that community. To find out more about working in the region, visit .Special ConditionsEssential: The incumbent must possess a current Australian Class C Drivers Licence and will be required to drive in the course of their duties.To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.Enquiries: Rachel Yeaman, Supervisor on 0427 616 271 or email: Rachel.Yeaman2@sa.gov.auOur workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQI+ communities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.
Applications close: 14/05/2024 11:00 PMAttachments:
-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.