Child and Family Care Specialist

2 weeks ago


Darling Downs, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time

About the Role


As a skilled Child and Family Practitioner, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality support and supervision to foster carers and their families.


This is an exciting opportunity to work in partnership with government agencies, children, young people, and stakeholders to develop and implement individualised care plans that meet the highest standards of care required by QLD government.


The successful candidate will work in our Toowoomba office on a Full-time 8-month Max Term basis.


Key Responsibilities



  • Undertake child-focused casework practice (case planning and assessment) in partnership with relevant government agencies, children, and their families.
  • Provide ongoing support and supervision to Foster Carers in relation to their caring for children and young people in their home.
  • Support and supervise Foster Carers in the case planning process and assist them to implement strategies outlined in the case plan.
  • Ensure necessary risk assessments, cultural support plans, safety plans, and behavioural support plans are developed and implemented.
  • Keep all necessary documentation and information up to date, including inputting information into the CIRTS database.

Skills and Experience



  • A recognised Degree qualification in Social Work or Psychology or related field.
  • Significant experience in the child protection and out-of-home care sector.
  • Demonstrated experience working with individuals, families, and communities from a strength-based, culturally appropriate perspective.
  • Demonstrated experience identifying an individual's strengths and areas for improvement within the context of providing foster and/or host care with an emphasis on permanency for children in care.
  • Current Drivers Licence.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks, including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).


Benefits



  • TOT allowance.
  • An attractive remuneration package, including a mobile phone and laptop, will be offered to the successful applicant.
  • Salary packaging tax benefits, meal entertainment benefit, novated leasing, and more.
  • Growing organisation with great career opportunities.


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