Role Highlights
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Client-focused role
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Contribute to positive experiences and outcomes for children and families
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Work with a bunch of passionate colleagues
Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.
About the Business
Our Community and Aboriginal Partnerships Division helps to build community safety and wellbeing by providing support and services to children, young people and families, including those involved with the youth justice system, remote Aboriginal communities, and people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The division also supports DHS's Closing the Gap commitments.
Role Details
Role purpose:
The KIND (Kinship, Improving Relationships, No Violence, Developing Skills) Mentor is a role within Youth Justice
and Inclusion Support and is accountable to the Senior Family Violence Therapist for:
• delivering individualised, one-on-one mentoring support to young people who use violence in family and/or
intimate partner relationships and who are engaged in the KIND therapeutic program through weekly
outreach engagement
• reinforcing skills and knowledge developed in the KIND therapeutic program by promoting positive
behaviour and providing pro-social role modelling
• collaborating with KIND Family Violence Clinicians to support engagement with therapeutic interventions
• supporting young people at Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre to develop post-release goals and strategies
to maintain engagement during their time in custody.
Special Conditions
National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).
The KIND mentor is a role working with young people who use violence in their family and/or intimate partner relationships. Working closely with KIND Family Violence Clinicians it is expected mentors have experience working with complex youth, experience working one to one with young people. A Certificate IV in Youth Work and/or Community Services is also desirable.
Duration: Term up to four (4) years.
Attachments:
Contact Us
Enquiries to Kate Melvin
kate.melvin2@sa.gov.au
Diversity And Inclusion
DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the
full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people,
culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.
If you require assistance with this process,
please contact us at dhsrecruitment@sa.gov.au and a member of the team will get back to you.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to
our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or
neurodivergent people to thrive in.
Application Instructions
Resume and Cover Letter
You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of two pages,
addressing how your skills, attributes and experience meet the role specific capabilities and attach your current resume via the online application form.
For more information about applying, refer to our
Job Application Guide
Screening Checks
If you are new to the department and are invited to an interview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check,
which has been issued within six months of your application for the role. National Police Checks can be applied for via the
South Australia Police
or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body.
If the role you are applying for also requires an Employment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergo such assessment as is advised by DHS,
including periodic assessment during your employment.