Access BenefitsAccess excellent learning and development opportunitiesFlexible working arrangements availableProvide a range of services to promote wellbeing of young peopleAbout the BusinessOur 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.The South Australian government with support from the Commonwealth Government Department for Social Services, is piloting a new pre-emptive early intervention program for infants aged 6 – 18 months showing developmental differences in social/emotional communication.
The 'Inklings' Program will be funded through Office for Autism and piloted through essential SA government delivery partners.Role ResponsibilitiesThe Inklings Practitioner is a role within Safer Family Services and is accountable to the Disability Consultant for:Providing the evidence-based Inklings program for children aged between 6-18 months, identified as meeting the eligibility criteria for the program.Providing individualised collaborative clinical support to all participants following the program session outlines including the family-focused 'Next Steps' supports report.Completing participant data and evaluation surveys as requested by Safer Family Services business unit and the Inklings program.Maintaining certification in Inklings program delivery.Special Conditions• National Police Check required.• Employment-related Screening Check required.• Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.• Must hold a current Australian issued driver's licence (equivalent to minimum class C).• Role Status: Term up to 25/06/2027.Essential QualificationsIncumbent must hold an appropriate Social Work qualification from a recognised tertiary institution giving eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers; an appropriate Speech Pathology qualification from a recognised tertiary institution giving eligibility for full membership of the Speech Pathology Association of Australia; an appropriate Occupational Therapy qualification from a recognised tertiary institution which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist; or an appropriate Psychology qualification from a recognised tertiary institution which entitles registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.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.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.Application InstructionsYou are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of two pages, addressing how your skills, attributes and experience meet the role specific capabilities and attach your current resume via the online application form.
For more information about applying, refer to our Job Application Guide.Screening ChecksIf you are new to the department and are invited to an interview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check, which has been issued within six months of your application for the role.
National Police Checks can be applied for via the South Australia Police or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body.
If the role you are applying for also requires an Employment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergo such assessment as is advised by DHS, including periodic assessment during your employment.
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