Job Type: Maximum Term - Full Time - 12 Months
Job Category: Early Intervention
Aboriginal Family Support Services is the largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that has been providing services to Aboriginal families and communities across South Australia for over 40 years
Job Description
About the Role
As a Case Worker within Intensive Family Services (IFS), you will work directly with children and families experiencing complex challenges and child safety concerns.
Under the guidance of the Case Manager, you will provide intensive, family-centred support, helping families build the skills, networks and capacity needed to keep children safe, well and connected to family, community and culture
What You'll Be Doing
Provide intensive case management and support to families with children at risk of entering the child protection system
Engage families through home visits, community outreach and strengths-based practice
Complete assessments, safety plans and case plans that address identified child safety concerns
Partner with families, community supports and service providers to achieve safe and sustainable outcomes
Monitor, assess and respond to changing risks while maintaining accurate case records and documentation
Support children's connection to family, community and culture through culturally responsive practice
What You'll Bring
Experience working with families experiencing complex challenges, including trauma, family violence,



mental health or housing instability
Strong relationship-building, communication and engagement skills
Ability to assess risk, develop practical solutions and support positive family outcomes
Sound written, organisational and record management skills
Commitment to culturally safe, trauma-informed and child-centred practice
Why Join AFSS?
Be part of the largest AboriginalCommunity Controlled Organisationdedicated to strengthening Aboriginal children, families and communities.
Access salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
Ongoing learning, development and leadership opportunities
Work within a supportive, values-driven organisation focused on cultural safety, service excellence and continuous improvement
Compliance Requirements
To be successful in this role you will hold, or be willing to obtain:
Relevant qualification in Social Work, Social Science, Psychology, Community Services or similar
Current Working With Children Check
National Police Clearance – Obtained within 6 months
Protected Environments for Children and Young People (Through Their Eyes) Certificate
Current South Australian Driver's Licence
Don't have a WWCC?
You can apply on-line at .
If you do not yet have the above compliance, we strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid delays in the recruitment process.
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📌 Ifs - Case Worker (Adelaide)
🏢 Aboriginal Family Support Services
📍 Adelaide