Foster Care Specialist

1 week ago

Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia Challenge Community Services Full time

About Challenge Community Services:

We are a reputable organization dedicated to empowering children, young people, and foster carers in the community.

As a Carer Compliance Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our services meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Your primary responsibilities will include conducting regular reviews of foster care arrangements, maintaining accurate records, and supporting potential foster carers through the authorization process.

In addition to these key tasks, you will also assist in delivering training programs, assessing placement options for children and young people, and organizing events to promote foster care activities.

To be successful in this role, you will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders. You must also possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Our ideal candidate will have qualifications in Community Services or a related field, or relevant experience and knowledge in the Out-of-Home Care sector. They will also have a proven track record of working effectively in fast-paced environments, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining high-quality results.

We offer a competitive salary package, including a base salary of $$83,000 per annum, plus benefits such as salary packaging, entertainment/meal cards, novated lease, and extra leave. Our team is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, and we invite you to join us on this journey.

Key Requirements:

  • Qualifications in Community Services or a related field, or relevant experience and knowledge in the OOHC sector.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure, with attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to assess and analyze information to make recommendations to strengthen a carer's ability to provide trauma-related care.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary package, including a base salary of $$83,000 per annum.
  • Salary packaging: Up to $15,900 tax-free per fringe benefit year.
  • Entertainment/meal card: Use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income annually.
  • Novated lease: Save on taxes by packaging your car costs.
  • Extra leave: Purchase additional annual leave, either to take or as a paid-out saving incentive.
  • Training and development opportunities: Access opportunities to grow and enhance your skills.
  • Annual flu vaccination program: Stay healthy with our annual flu vaccination program.
  • Birthday leave: Enjoy a day off on your birthday.

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