Child and Family Practitioner

1 week ago


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

The purpose of this Child and Family Practitioner position is to provide high-level 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 foster carers, children and young people, relevant government agencies, and stakeholders to develop and implement individualized care plans that ensure the required standards of care are met and prioritize the protection and well-being of children and young people.

This position is a full-time 8-month maximum term, based in our Toowoomba office.

Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake child-focused casework practice (case planning and assessment) in partnership with relevant government agencies, children, and their families, carers, and other stakeholders.
  • Provide ongoing support and supervision to foster carers in relation to their care 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 necessary risk assessments, cultural support plans, safety plans, and behavioral 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 recognized degree qualification in Social Work or Psychology or a 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 driver's license.
What We Offer
  • 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 organization with great career opportunities.
  • Monthly RDO.


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