Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 628113
Location: - VARIOUS -
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Status: Full-Time Term Vacancy until 27 June 2025
Remuneration: OPS3 ($67,589 - $72,033 p.a.) + 11.5% Superannuation
Role Details
The Department for Child Protection is seeking an Adventure Activity Instructor, Child & Youth Worker to join on a full-time term basis.
The role is responsible for:

• Developing, delivering and reviewing programs in conjunction with the Supervisor, focusing on emotional, physical, cultural, educational and behavioural development.
• Building and maintaining working relationships with relevant agencies and organisations to share resources and coordinate connected services.
• Involving young people in decisions which affect them and consider their options when designing events, activities and programs.
• Undertaking research to identify best practices and alternative options, providing written and oral reports.

About You
We are looking for an innovative individual with experience developing and implementing events, activities and programs.
Our ideal candidate will be experienced in working with vulnerable children and young people in a residential or related care setting.
To be successful in this role you will have the ability to actively listen, show empathy, build trust and apply culturally responsive child protection practices.
You will use your knowledge and experience of behaviour change models and adventure therapy to deliver a range of program approaches to meet children and young people’s needs.
For the opportunity to develop children and young people’s skills and experiences to assist them in their future, apply today.
About the Business
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.
Special Conditions
Qualifications: A current Australian driver’s licence (P2 or above) is essential.
To find out more about this role, including the desired capabilities and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.
Enquiries: Rebecca Munn, Supervisor on 0448 530 718 or email: rebecca.munn3@sa.gov.au
Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBQTI+ communities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.

Applications close: 23/10/2024 11:00 PM