EOI - DCP EMPLOYEES ONLY - ABORIGINAL CASE MANAGER / SENIOR ABORIGINAL CASE MANAGER Reference 9OC18C0D
Division: Department for Child Protection
Location: Blair Athol
Salary Range: $88,255-$102,240
Classification: AHP2
Engagement Type: Term
Closing Date: 18 Nov 2024 11:00 PM
Role Highlights Full-time 6-month term backfill vacancy Support families to connect with community-based services This position is only open to applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent only pursuant to Section 56 (2) of the Equal Opportunity Act, 1984
The Department for Child Protection is seeking an Aboriginal Case Manager or a Senior Aboriginal Case Manager to join the Blair Athol office on a full-time term basis.
The role is responsible for:
Providing a high quality and effective case management service to respond to the needs of children and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines.
Enabling and supporting children to participate in various programmes and activities which encourage growth and development.
Assessing needs of children and families, and planning and delivering focused intervention to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes.
Undertaking complex child protection investigations and assessments, assessing the needs of children and families.
About You
We are looking for a confidential individual with experience working with Aboriginal children, families, and communities to improve outcomes for children and young people at risk.
To be successful, you will be able to apply culturally sensitive child protection practice and build the trust and cooperation of family and community.
You will be well-organised, have the ability to prioritise competing demands and manage high volumes of work.
You will have the ability to identify and respond to needs and risks to safety, wellbeing, and development of children and young people.
If you are looking for a role where you can help connect children and young people to family, community, and culture, then apply now.
Special Conditions Essential Qualifications: A degree level qualification in Social Work which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers; or Appropriate degree qualification in Community Services, Social Sciences, Human Services, Health or related field.
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 DCP.
To be appointed directly to the AHP2 level, successful candidates must demonstrate increased professional expertise, competence, and experience to perform any standard professional task within the discipline.
Candidates will have also attained greater specialised knowledge within the discipline which enables them to provide professional services to client groups in circumstances requiring increasingly complex practice skills.
To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions , please click on the attached role description.
What We Offer: Career progression tailored to your goals: we are a large organisation with diverse opportunities across metropolitan Adelaide, regional and remote South Australia Employee Assistance Program: confidential and independent counselling for employees and their families Strong commitment to learning and development Paid Parental and Partner Leave Free annual flu vaccination for staff Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities Access to Fitness Passport: a workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.
Contact Us Enquiries to Mel Rowe, Business Manager 08 8269 8301
Our 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 LGBQTI+ communities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Application Instructions You will be required to submit a 2-page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current resume/curriculum vitae.
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.
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