Practitioner
Department of Human Services
Job reference: 860245 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Short Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.
About the Business
Safer Family Services Our Safer Family Services team delivers a range of services, including intensive family support and multi-agency responses, to help children stay safely at home with their families and avoid the need for out-of-home care. They also help families with parenting support, workshops and connection to community events and initiatives to improve child safety and wellbeing.
Role Highlights
Role Details
The Practitioner is a role within Community and Family Services
and is accountable to the Supervisor for:
assertively engaging families and children from pre-birth to 18
years old and their families who are at high risk of entering
the child protection system through the provision of risk and
needs assessment, case planning, support, and intervention
providing high level case practice and case management and
working collaboratively with children (pre- birth to 18 years
of age) and their parents and/or care givers through the
provision of high quality and effective service delivery that
strengthens and supports the safety, healthy development and
wellbeing of children. develop effective service responses that
strengthen the safety of vulnerable children and their families
identifying risks, conducting specialised psychosocial
assessments and assertively engaging vulnerable children their
families at high risk of entering the child protection system,
through the provision of assessment, case planning, support and
focussed interventions
developing strong working partnerships with both government and
non-government support services to effectively link children
and their families to relevant services.
Special Conditions
National Police Check required. Essential Qualifications PO2: Incumbent should hold an appropriate
tertiary qualification in community services, sociology,
criminology, social sciences, human services, health or a related
field.
Classification
AHP2 - Allied Health Professional
Salary Range
AHP2 - $94,997-$110,052
Duration
Term up to nine (9) months
Enquiries to
Rebecca Coe Diversity and Inclusion DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at [email protected] and a member of the team will get back to you. The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in. Applications close: 17/10/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - Role Description - Practitioner - AHP2.pdf - Role Description - Practitioner -PO2.pdf Flexibility Statement
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