Fostering Support Specialist

1 month ago


Mackay, Queensland, Australia Churches of Christ Full time
Job Title: Fostering Support Practitioner

Churches of Christ is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Fostering Support Practitioner to join our team in Mackay, QLD. As a key member of our support services team, you will play a vital role in helping Queensland families become happier, safer, healthier, and stronger.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Recruit, train, and assess carers to provide high-quality care services to children, young people, and their families.
  • Deliver key community support services, including negotiating family support plans and coordinating placements.
  • Provide a range of assessment, crisis intervention, and therapeutic approaches to support children, young people, carers, and families.
Requirements:
  • Degree qualification in social work, psychology, social sciences, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum two years' experience in care services to children, young people, and their families in statutory care.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing training to carers and applying assessment, crisis intervention, and short-term intervention skills and therapeutic approaches.
  • Applied knowledge and understanding of child protection and out-of-home care frameworks.
What We Offer:
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package, including salary packaging and employee assistance program.
  • The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and families.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions. Applications will be assessed as they are received.



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