Ahp2/3 Social Workers, Attendance Outreach

1 week ago

Adelaide CBD, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Full time

**Department for Education**

**Job reference**: 537301

**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE

**Job status**: Long Term Contract

**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on students' lives? Do you believe that regular school attendance is crucial for academic success and overall well-being? Join the Department for Education South Australia as a Social Worker in our Attendance Outreach service and be part of a transformative initiative aimed at improving student attendance and supporting schools and families.

**About the Role**
As a Social Worker - Attendance Outreach, you will play a vital role in the newly established Directorate, focusing on student attendance reforms. You will be involved in the implementation of a key initiative aimed at enhancing services and support for students in partnership with families, schools, and communities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to positive change and provide increased support to schools and families.

The Attendance Outreach service will be piloted over 12 months to follow up on students who are persistently absent from school. This will include supporting schools with monitoring and tracking of students who are absent from school with a record of 80% or more of unauthorised absences.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Work closely with schools to share responsibility for students with mínimal attendance, reducing administrative burden on schools while ensuring appropriate follow-up and support.
- Conduct outreach activities to engage with students, families, and communities, aiming to identify underlying factors affecting attendance and provide necessary interventions.
- Utilise social work skills and expertise to assess and address individual and family contexts that may impact student attendance.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement tailored strategies and support plans for students at risk of persistent absenteeism.
- Provide guidance, resources, and training to school staff to build their capacity in monitoring and addressing attendance issues.
- Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reports related to attendance outreach activities and interventions.

**Why join us**
- Contribute to a meaningful initiative focused on improving student attendance and outcomes.
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Access professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Enjoy work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.
- Make a real difference in the lives of students, families, and communities.

**Requirements**:

- An appropriate degree or equivalent which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Demonstrated experience working in the field of student support, attendance, or related areas.
- Ability to engage effectively with students, families, and communities, demonstrating empathy, cultural sensitivity, and strong communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and establish positive working relationships with stakeholders.
- Experience in conducting assessments, developing support plans, and providing interventions for individuals and families.

**Special Conditions**
The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN -EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Descriptions.

**Application Instructions**
If you are passionate about student attendance and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a response of no more than 250 words to each question in the attached documents through I Work For SA website. Additionally, applicants must fill in and submit attached Pre Employment Declaration form and Application Cover Sheet.

**Remuneration**
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

AHP2: $85,665 - $99,241 per annum plus superannuation (will be adjusted to the actual hours worked)
AHP3: $101,124 - $108,467 per annum plus superannuation (will be adjusted to the actual hours worked)

**Enquiries**

**Additional Note**
Multiple full-time (1.0 FTE) contracts available, starting immediately for 12 months. These positions are to be filled at either AHP2 or AHP3 classification level, determined by skills, knowledge and experience of individual

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