Ahp2/po2 Child Wellbeing Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Elizabeth, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Full time

**Department of Human Services**
**Job reference**: 584650

**Location**: 5112 - ELIZABETH

**Job status**: Long Term Contract

**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Role Highlights**
- Access excellent learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements available
- Provide a range of services to promote wellbeing of young people

**Role Details**

The Child Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) works to support and engage directly with vulnerable children, young people and families at risk, and is accountable to the Supervisor, Child Wellbeing Program (CWP) for:

- Strengthening communication and understanding between DCP, EDU, and Health SA systems for timely and effective service responses to meeting the needs of children and their families.
- Demonstrating effective case practice and case management, providing high quality and effective service delivery to respond to the needs of children and their families in a timely manner and in a supportive diversionary role.
- Promoting and developing partnerships with government and non-government support services, to identify and implement responses to mitigate child protection risk (including domestic and family violence) for vulnerable children and their families.
- Creating opportunities to work in collaboration with other services to effectively link vulnerable children and families to relevant services.
- Identifying risk and assessing the needs of vulnerable children and families, planning and delivering focussed intervention to safeguard children and young people within their families and communities to promote positive outcomes.

Key outcomes and accountabilities:
1. Develop local, regional and state-wide networks with a broad range of government and non-government agencies, including building and maintaining effective partnerships within EDU sites to promote outcomes for vulnerable children, young people and families at risk of a statutory response.
2. Contribute to the professional knowledge base; reinforce professional ethics and standards in decision making. Integrate contemporary information and research evidence with practice experience to support decision making, innovative thinking and objective analysis and case work. Key outcomes and accountabilities:
3. Consult with Cultural Elders, Cultural consultants and other relevant community members, to enhance culturally appropriate and accessible services to all client groups (with particular focus on Aboriginal children, young people and their families).
4. Lead or co-work the delivery of supportive diversionary responses to children and their families, identified as at risk, including undertaking home visits, providing case management services, and recording all client related activity in identified data systems.
5. Engaging with the Team Leader, Senior Practitioner, and other specialist practitioners (as required), through supervision, regular case discussion and reflective practice sessions, including contributing to complex case reviews, and implementation of evidence-based practice which provide high quality services for vulnerable children, young people and their families.
6. Manage complex cases, including implementing case conference (when required) with children, young people, their families and agencies, including delivery of support services for children at risk and their families, including families experiencing family violence, and using professional judgement to provide the most appropriate service.
7. Work in, and with, the Safer Family Services, to contribute to the objectives, and strategic direction.
Note: Any other responsibilities in line with the classification level of the role as assigned by Line Manager and/or the Department. The responsibilities as specified above may be altered in accordance with the changing requirements of the role.
**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).
Covid -19 - will be required to have had two COVID-19 vaccinations prior to engagement with DHS, unless it would be medically unsafe for the employee to do so, or they’re currently employed in the SA public sector and are not required to be vaccinated.

Essential Qualifications:
AHP2
- An appropriate Social Work qualification from a recognised tertiary institution giving eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.

PO2
- An Appropriate tertiary qualification in community services, sociology, criminology, social sciences, human services, health or related field.

**Role Status**: Term up to 02/05/2025

**Salary Range**: $86,950-$100,729 (AHP2) $86,950-$96,223 (PO2)

**Location**: Elizabeth

**Applications close**: 26/03/2024 11:30 PM



  • Elizabeth, Australia Department of Human Services Full time

    Job Reference: - 1BE16837- Eligibility: - External Vacancy - Open to Everyone- Division: - Child Safety & Family Support- Location: - Elizabeth- Salary Range: - 86,950-100,729- Classification: - AHP2- Engagement Type: - Term Contract- Closing Date: - 26 Mar 2024**Role Highlights**: - Access excellent learning and development opportunities - Flexible working...


  • Elizabeth, Australia Department of Human Services Full time

    Job Reference: - 1BE16837- Eligibility: - External Vacancy - Open to Everyone- Division: - Child Safety & Family Support- Location: - Elizabeth- Salary Range: - 86,950-100,729- Classification: - AHP2- Engagement Type: - Term Contract- Closing Date: - 26 Mar 2024**Role Highlights**: - Access excellent learning and development opportunities - Flexible working...


  • Elizabeth, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Full time

    **Department of Human Services** **Job reference**: 534875 **Location**: 5112 - ELIZABETH **Job status**: Long Term Contract **Eligibility**: Open to Everyone **Role Highlights** - Access excellent learning and development opportunities - Flexible working arrangements available - Provide a range of services to promote wellbeing of young people **Role...


  • Elizabeth, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Full time

    Department of Human ServicesJob reference: 534875Location:ELIZABETHJob status: Long Term ContractEligibility: Open to EveryoneRole Highlights Access excellent learning and development opportunities Flexible working arrangements available Provide a range of services to promote wellbeing of young peopleRole DetailsThe SA Government has committed to reforming...


  • Elizabeth, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Full time

    **Department of Human Services** **Job reference**: 526215 **Location**: 5112 - ELIZABETH **Job status**: Ongoing **Eligibility**: Open to Everyone **Role Highlights** - Flexible working arrangements available - Provide a range of services to promote wellbeing of young people - Access excellent learning and development opportunities **Role...


  • Elizabeth, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Full time

    Department of Human ServicesJob reference: 526215Location:ELIZABETHJob status: OngoingEligibility: Open to EveryoneRole Highlights Flexible working arrangements available Provide a range of services to promote wellbeing of young people Access excellent learning and development opportunitiesRole DetailsThe Child Wellbeing Program (CWP) is a targeted program...


  • Elizabeth, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTION Full time

    **Department for Child Protection** **Job reference**: 591379 **Location**: 5112 - ELIZABETH **Job status**: Short Term Contract **Eligibility**: Open to Everyone **Role Status**: Full-Time Term Vacancy until 27 September 2024 **Remuneration**: AHP2 ($86,950 - $100,729 p.a. +11% Super) / PO2 ($86,950 - $96,223 p.a. +11% Super) **Role Details** The...

  • Ahp2 Social Worker

    5 days ago


    Elizabeth, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Full time

    **Department for Education** **Job reference**: 578211 **Location**: 5112 - ELIZABETH **Job status**: Short Term Contract **Eligibility**: Open to Everyone **Why work with us** Every child and young person deserves a great education. We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with...

  • Social Worker Ahp2

    4 weeks ago


    Elizabeth, Australia SA Government -SA HEALTH Full time

    **SA Health** **Job reference**: 825771 **Location**: 5112 - ELIZABETH **Job status**: Long Term Contract **Eligibility**: Open to Everyone - **Women's and Children's Health Network - Health and Recovery, Trauma and Safety Service (HaRTSS)**: - **Youth Health Worker - Elizabeth**: - **Salary - $86,950 - $100,729 - Full Time - Short Term - Up To 30 June...


  • Elizabeth, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTION Full time

    **Department for Child Protection** **Job reference**: 582966 **Location**: 5112 - ELIZABETH **Job status**: Long Term Contract **Eligibility**: Open to Everyone **Please disregard the 'Open to Everyone', 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...


  • Elizabeth, Australia AnglicareSA Full time

    Full-time, permanent position - Based in Elizabeth with flexible working arrangements. - Exciting opportunity for a Case Manager to be apart of a new program, joining a supportive and collaborative team **Who are we looking for?** We are seeking a passionate individual to provide culturally safe, trauma responsive interventions to facilitate effective,...


  • Elizabeth, Australia AnglicareSA Full time

    Full-time, permanent position Based in Elizabeth with flexible working arrangements. Exciting opportunity for a Case Manager to be apart of a new program, joining a supportive and collaborative teamWho are we looking for?We are seeking a passionate individual to provide culturally safe, trauma responsive interventions to facilitate effective, sustainable...


  • Elizabeth, Australia SA Government -SA HEALTH Full time

    **SA Health** **Job reference**: 825579 **Location**: 5112 - ELIZABETH **Job status**: Ongoing **Eligibility**: Open to Everyone - **Women’s and Children’s Health Network - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)**: - **CAMHS Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker - Northern Metro, Elizabeth (5112)**: - **Classification ASO5 -...


  • Elizabeth, Australia SA Government -SA HEALTH Full time

    **SA Health** **Job reference**: 825579 **Location**: 5112 - ELIZABETH **Job status**: Ongoing **Eligibility**: Open to Everyone - **Women’s and Children’s Health Network - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)**: - **CAMHS Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker - Northern Metro, Elizabeth (5112)**: - **Classification ASO5 -...


  • Elizabeth, Australia SA Government -SA HEALTH Full time

    SA HealthJob reference: 840170Location:ELIZABETHJob status: Long Term ContractEligibility: Open to Everyone- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network Lyell McEwin Hospital Elizabeth Vale:Salary: $74,315 $77,901 p.a.OPS4; Temporary Full-Time up until 6 June 2024About Us:The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) provides care for more than 400,000...

  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Elizabeth, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTION Full time

    **Department for Child Protection** **Job reference**: 596792 **Location**: 5112 - ELIZABETH **Job status**: Short Term Contract **Eligibility**: Open to Everyone **Role Status**: Full-Time Term Vacancy until 13 September 2024 **Remuneration**: AHP1/PO1 ($67,466 - $82,359 p.a.) + 11% Superannuation **Role Details** The Department for Child Protection...


  • Elizabeth, Australia SA Government -SA HEALTH Full time

    **SA Health** **Job reference**: 825713 **Location**: 5112 - ELIZABETH **Job status**: Ongoing **Eligibility**: Open to Everyone - **Women's and Children's Health Network, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service - Northern Metro Community Team - Elizabeth**: - **Salary - **Classification - AHP2 - Allied Health Professional L2 - $85,665 to $99,241(In...


  • Elizabeth, Australia SA Government -SA HEALTH Full time

    **SA Health** **Job reference**: 840170 **Location**: 5112 - ELIZABETH **Job status**: Long Term Contract **Eligibility**: Open to Everyone - **Northern Adelaide Local Health Network - Lyell McEwin Hospital - Elizabeth Vale**: - **Salary**: $74,315 - $77,901 p.a.**- OPS4; Temporary Full-Time - up until 6 June 2024** **About Us**: The Northern Adelaide...


  • Elizabeth Vale, Australia The Benevolent Society Full time

    **Full time position based in Elizabeth Vale**: - ** $88k - $105k inclusive of Super + Salary packaging**: - **Flexible friendly organisation, Hybrid work options available!** The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a **just society** where all **Australians can live their best life**. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins...


  • Elizabeth, Australia AnglicareSA Full time

    Full-time, fixed term contract (8 months) - Playford location - Supporting children in foster care placements and working as part of a team in child protection **What we offer**: - Flexible working options - tell us what you need for that work-life balance* - Access to our fantastic salary packaging options - increase your take home pay by decreasing the...