Family Practitioner

**Supporting primary parents or caregivers whose substance use impacts on their pregnancy and/or care of their children aged up to 18. Based in Salisbury.**

**The Role**

Family Practitioners will provide practical and therapeutic in-home support, group work, as well as linking families to community networks and services to enhance family functioning. Issues that are addressed are multiple and complex and include but not inclusive domestic abuse, substance use, poverty, mental health, trauma and child development.

See attached Position Description for full details.

**What you need to bring**
- Social Work Degree or equivalent
- Experience in working intensively with families and children
- Knowledge of Child Protection Legislation
- Valid driver's licence
- Ability to undertake some work out of standard work hours when required
- Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check. (previously known as ‘Child-Related Employment Screening Clearance’)
- Understanding of Drug & Alcohol issues and services
- Case Management Experience
- Experience in AOD work highly desired

**What's in it for you**
- SCHCADS Award 2010 Level 5 $44.92 per hour plus super
- Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
- Highly skilled and tight-knit team
- Experienced and supportive leadership
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 6 weeks parental leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer
- Study leave for ongoing employees

**Who we are**

Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Family Services - Our Story

**How to Apply**

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Megan Jones, Manager, on 08 8159 1423.

**Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.**

With respect, no agencies please.