Family Led Decision Making and Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia ATSICHS Brisbane Full time

Improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families by providing a culturally strong Family Led Decision Making service.

About ATSICHS Brisbane

We are a not-for-profit community-owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan.

Our mission is to create a flourishing future and lasting legacy for our people and their families.

We are a member of the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH).

Learn more about us at www.atsichsbrisbane.org.au

About the Role

This role will effectively deliver an accountable, effective, and culturally strong FLDM service to reduce the disproportionate representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the child protection system.

The specialist will provide independent support to families when child protection concerns are reported for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander child or young person with the goal of securing the safety of the children and the family's participation in decision making.

The key responsibilities include:

  • Engaging Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families that come into contact with the Child Protection system
  • Providing high-quality case management practices and meeting case performance targets
  • Empowering families through targeted interventions to have improved meaningful involvement in the Child Protection decisions that affect their lives
  • Leading the direct integration with the Family Support System and internal ATSICHS services
Salary and Benefits

With a competitive salary package, you will be well-rewarded for your dedication and hard work.

A starting annual salary of $93,800 awaits successful applicants, depending on qualifications and experience.

You will also enjoy benefits such as 11.5% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (increasing your take-home pay)

Work for a community-controlled organisation where you can make a real difference in the lives of others.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A current Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Social Science, Health, Allied Health, Youth Work, Community Services, Family Intervention or Criminology with 4 years' relevant experience in family support, child protection, youth support or related field
  • A demonstrated ability to meet client performance targets
  • A demonstrated ability to apply a high level of practice judgment when working with clients that are involved with the Child Protection system
  • An ability to work with a culturally and socially diverse group of clients, and to apply a culturally responsive framework to guide interventions, with the support of staff and management
  • A willingness to travel across the ATSICHS Brisbane and Logan region of services and work across different sites
Preferred Qualifications

Brief intervention counselling skills and previous experience in a family support and/or advocacy role are highly desirable.

Contact Information

Applicants should submit their application following the links on the recruitment page. Applications will be assessed as they are received.



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