Job Title

Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholdersFlexible working arrangements availableHere 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 BusinessOur Disability Services team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, rights-based services to over 1,000 South Australians. We specialise in providing NDIS, Aged Care, and State-based community and residential services. Our person-centred philosophy, "Everything about you, with you" ensures we work collaboratively with our clients to meet their needs.Role DetailsThe Senior Practitioner ENU Response Team is a role within the Exceptional Needs Unit (ENU) and is accountable to the Supervisor of the ENU Response Team for: undertaking holistic psychosocial assessments of individuals and families with complex needs to determine gaps in support/service response and make recommendations to improve client circumstance coordinating funded supports for people with complex needs, including external case management support and specialist assessments providing a service coordination response to ensure that key stakeholders involved in supporting a client or family with complex needs communicate effectively and work collaboratively towards client focused, achievable goals providing high level consultancy, advice, and reporting on individuals with exceptional needs and other populations with complex and unmet needs requiring support to live in the community facilitating and supporting the development and implementation of appropriate community-based support responses for people with exceptional needs.Special ConditionsNational Police Check requiredEmployment-related Screening Check requiredSome out of hours work may be required.Multiple vacancies - Short Term contracts and ongoing available.Essential Qualifications: The incumbent must have an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers; or an appropriate degree or equivalent in Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education, which enables eligibility for full membership of Developmental Educators Australia Incorporated; or an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification in Disability and Community Rehabilitation; or an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification in Psychology and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency; or an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with Occupational Therapy AustraliaDHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring thefull diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and TorresStrait 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 workplace adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment experience and supportive work environment. If you require any assistance with our recruitment process, please contact us at dhsrecruitment@sa.gov.au and a member of our 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 toour workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/orneurodivergent people to thrive in.Application InstructionsResume and Cover LetterYou 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 ourJob Application GuideScreening ChecksIf 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 theSouth 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr