Safer Family Services (SFS) is looking for staff across all programs across South Australia. SFS Intensive Family Services (IFS) provides direct services to families through the antenatal period, for infants, children, and young people up to 18 years of age who are presenting with high level risks and complexities. SFS work in collaboration with both government and non-government organisations to improve the safety, emotional health and wellbeing of infants, children, and young people in South Australia.
SFS are seeking Senior Practitioners to join the team.
The role is responsible for:
· Providing high level support to Practitioners working with families and children from culturally diverse backgrounds who are at high risk of entering the child protection system.
· Contributing to case work and group work by supporting Practitioners to identify risks, conduct comprehensive psychosocial and risk assessments and develop strategies to assertively engage vulnerable children and their families.
· Building strong relationships with key stakeholders which create collaborative service opportunities for children and families in crisis or at risk of entering the child protection system.
We will provide:
· Flexible work arrangements
· A supportive and rewarding work environment
· Professional development opportunities
About You
We are looking for a confident individual who can work with families experiencing vulnerability and low levels of safety using a case management approach to assess, plan, refer and enable sustained intervention.
You will have experience in providing support to staff through coaching, mentoring and supervision.
You will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective collaborative relationships with families, multi-disciplinary teams, and peers.
If you are seeking to make a meaningful difference to the lives of vulnerable children and families, please apply now.