As a High Risk Infant Worker situated in Elizabeth (Playford Office), you will lead holistic assessments of high-risk infants and their families. Your specialist interventions, support and referrals will ensure the rights and needs of clients are fulfilled. This reflects DCP’s commitment in safeguarding the care and wellbeing of infants through high-level service responses. Your exemplary leadership qualities and ability to work cohesively within a multidisciplinary team will enhance cross-agency success.

This is a single vacancy offered under a dual classification. The successful applicant will be appointed at the appropriate classification level based on their qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.

Essential Qualifications:

• AHP (Allied Health Professional) positions require applicants to hold a Social Work qualification and be eligible for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• PO (Professional Officer) positions require relevant qualifications in Community Services, Social Sciences, Human Services, Health or other related fields.

Persons of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who have the appropriate background and skills but do not have the essential qualification, may apply for and be engaged/assigned to the role of Social Worker and will be entitled to apply for any Allied Health Professional roles requiring a qualification in Social Work within the Department for Child Protection (DCP).

In this role, you will:

• Provide specialist examinations of complex high-risk infants within a legislative framework
• Lead critical recommendations and interventions that strengthen infant specific models and DCP’s Practice Approach
• Liaise with Social Workers and Case Managers to bolster their relationships with families and carers to safeguard the wellbeing of clientele
• Sustain healthy partnerships with DCP staff and external agencies through program development and training initiatives
• Facilitate service delivery improvements for high-risk infant cases that adheres to statutory obligations.

About you:

• You possess expert knowledge of the physical, social and emotional development of infants, children and young people
• You have high-level cultural and emotional intelligence to effectively understand the diverse needs of clientele
• You can competently guide family interventions and behavioural change practices that enhance wellbeing outcomes
• You provide valuable mentorship to less experienced case workers to fulfill their professional development goals
• You promote inclusivity and ethical considerations when undertaking work duties.

Salary:

AHP2: $94,997 - $110,052 + 12% super
+4% child protection allowance
+Professional Development Allowance
+Qualification Allowance may apply if you hold an additional qualification relevant to the role.

PO2: $94,769 – $109.787 p.a. + 12% super
+Additional child protection allowance

AHP2 positions are also entitled to claim reimbursement of eligible professional development expenses through the Professional Development Allowance.

• You must have a current Working With Children Check
• You will be required to be located within a SA hospital.
• You must have a current Australian driver’s licence (P2 or above) and a willingness to drive is essential.

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.