• Salary Range $82,063 – $88,307
• Positions in Northern & Southern Adelaide
• Multiple full time positions

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

Your new employer

Aboriginal Family Support Services is a lead, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that has been providing services to Aboriginal families and communities across South Australia for over 40 years.

Your new role

Is ‘hands on’ leading and working alongside a team of Support Workers providing care and support in a 24-hour residential setting for children and young people, ranging in age from infants to teens, who are unable to live with their families. These positions based both in the Metro North and South, operate during business hours Monday to Friday under a flex-time arrangement, but also undertake after hours ‘On-Call’ responsibilities. This is a rewarding opportunity for you to help our clients reach their full potential.

Who we are looking for

You are a self-motivated leader with well developed communication and problem solving skills. You have the ability to ensure quality service delivery and that work practice is culturally safe and of a high professional standard. You are passionate about caring for and improving the lives of and can interact easily and comfortably with Aboriginal children and young people. You understand the impact of abuse and neglect on children and young people and can offer support when faced with challenging behaviours.

To be successful you will need:

• A minimum Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or Certificate IV in Community Services Work
• A current South Australian Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• A current NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
• To be assessed as suitable via a Psychological Suitability Assessment
• A current Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003/HLTAID011)
• An unrestricted current South Australian Drivers Licence (P2 and above),▪  A Safe Environments for Children and Young People Certificate
• Unrestricted eligibility to work in Australia
• Confirmation of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and a booster or a medical exemption

Don’t have a WWCC? You can apply on-line at www.screening.sa.gov.au

Ideally you will have:

• Qualifications in Social Work, Social Sciences or Community Services, or similar; or appropriate demonstrated knowledge and competencies

Working in a not for profit agency you can salary sacrifice to increase your take home pay. If this sounds like you scroll down to view the Job & Person (J&P) Specification.

Then tell us in a 2 page cover letter (that reflects the Job and Person Specification) why you’re a good fit for this job and send this with your resume via the "Apply Now" button.

For more information please call Alan Benger 0467 596 398 (Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm)

We look forward to receiving your application, however if you do not provide a 2 page cover letter addressing your skills and experience against the Job and Person Specification KRA’s, we are unlikely to consider your application, add your preferred area that you are applying for. AFSS reserves the right to commence interviews prior to closing date, and may fill the role if a suitable candidate is identified.

A position description is attached.