Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Aboriginal Family Support Services (AFSS) has been serving South Australian Aboriginal communities for over 40 years. We are passionate and committed to working with families and community to keep children safe in family, culture.

Together with Family
Accepts referrals from DCP to work with families to address Child Protection Concerns and build new skills to allow children to return to their care. This program provides intensive case management support to work with families so they can address the issues that lead to removal, recognize and build on their strengths and support positive relationships with their children.

As a Case Worker you will

• Have an understanding historical and contemporary factors impact Aboriginal families and bring them into contact with the child protection system.
• Demonstrate great relationship building, communication and teamwork skills
• Understand therapeutic approaches to working with complex trauma, be passionate about working with clients to create their own plans and providing consistent, reliable and accountable service to families.

What you need

• Prior experience and demonstrated knowledge in family support and complex case management
• A Minimum Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or similar, as required by our funding contracts), or must obtain qualification within 12 months of starting the role.
• A South Australian Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• A NDIS Employment Clearance
• National Police Check
• A Safe Environments for Children and Young People (Through Their Eyes) Certificate
• A current and full South Australian Driver's License
• Unrestricted eligibility to work in Australia

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

Ideally You Will Also Have

• Qualifications in Social Work, Social Sciences or Community Services or similar

Working in a not for profit agency you can salary sacrifice to increase your take home pay.

If this sounds like you, Click Here to view the Job and Person Specification on our website: https://www.afss.com.au/employment
Then tell us in a 2 page cover letter (that reflects the J&P) why you’re a good fit for this job and send this with your resume when applying for the job.

For more information please call Ebony Marshall on 0409 999 623 (Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm)

Applications close 9am Wednesday 21th May 2025

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, we are unlikely to consider your application. AFSS reserves the right to commence interviews prior to closing date and may fill the role if a suitable candidate is identified.