Child and Family Practitioner

1 month ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time
About the Role

The Child and Family Practitioner position at Life Without Barriers is a critical role that requires a high level of skilled support and supervision to the placement of children and young people in a family-based care arrangement.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with the foster carer, children and young people, relevant government agencies and stakeholders to develop and implement individualised care plans to ensure the relevant 'standards of care' required by QLD government are always met and to give priority to the protection and well-being of children and young people.

This position is being offered as a Full-time 1 year Max Term Contract, based in our Milton office.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake child-focused casework practice (case planning and assessment) in partnership with the relevant government agency, children and their families, carers and other stakeholders.
  • Provide ongoing support and supervision to Foster Carers in relation to their caring for children and young people in their home.
  • Provide support and supervision to Carers by telephone as well as through home visits.
  • Support and supervise Foster Carers in the case planning process and assist them to implement the strategies outlined in the case plan.
  • Provide supervision and support to direct reports.
  • Ensure the necessary risk assessments, cultural support plans, safety plans and behavioural support plans are developed and implemented.
  • Ensure all necessary documentation and information such as carer renewals, foster care agreements, file notes and other records are kept up to date, including inputting information into the CIRTS database.

Requirements

  • 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 that are part of the out of home care sector.
  • Demonstrated experience in 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 will be offered to the successful applicant, including a mobile phone and a laptop.
  • Salary packaging tax benefits, meal entertainment benefit, novated leasing and more.
  • Growing organisation with great career opportunities.
  • Monthly RDO.

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