Stronger Families Officer

**Department for Child Protection**
**Job reference**: 589549

**Location**: 5007 - HINDMARSH

**Job status**: Long Term Contract

**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Role Status**: Full-Time Term Vacancy until 25 April 2025
**Remuneration**: AHP2 ($86,950 - $100,729 p.a. + 11% Super) / PO2 ($86,950 - $96,223 p.a. + 11% Super)

**Role Details**

The Department for Child Protection is seeking a **Stronger Families Officer** to join on a full-time term basis.

The role is responsible for:

- Liaising with and sharing information between women admitted to the Adelaide Women’s Prison and the DCP case managers of their children.
- Participating in the AWP Mothers Matter parenting program sessions to support and educate women in custody on the child protection system and child safety.
- Assisting with transition planning, referrals to DHS for early intervention, advocating for referrals to family conferencing services and preparing community release.
- Facilitating the development and implementation of projects, programs and services to support DCP in achieving its strategic direction and stated goals.

**About You**

We are looking for a dedicated individual experienced in delivering high-quality services to children, young people, their families and the community.

In this role you will work closely with the Department for Correctional Services, so strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain productive networks and partnerships with key stakeholders will be essential.

You will have proven experience in contributing to family led decision making and self-determination for Aboriginal children, young people and families.

If you are seeking a role where you can ensure a high quality of client service and be a key part of a significant intra-agency initiative, then we would love to hear from you.

**About the Business**

The 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.

**Special Conditions**

**Essential Qualifications**:
**AHP**: A degree level qualification in Social Work which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
**PO**:A degree level qualification in Community Services, Social Sciences, Human Services, Health or related field.

To find out more about this role, including the **desired capabilities** and **special conditions**, please click on the attached role description.

To **apply** for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.

**Applications close**: 26/04/2024 11:00 PM