Child and Family Practitioner
6 days ago
The purpose of this Child and Family Practitioner position at Life Without Barriers is to provide support and supervision to the placement of children and young people in a family-based care arrangement.
As a key member of our team, you will partner with foster carers, young people, and relevant government agencies to develop and implement individualised care plans, ensuring that the required standards of care by the QLD government are met.
This is a permanent full-time position, based at our office in Garbutt.
Key Responsibilities- Undertake child-focused casework practice (case planning and assessment) in partnership with government agencies, children, families, carers, and stakeholders.
- Provide ongoing support and supervision to Foster Carers in relation to their caring for children and young people in their home.
- Assist Foster Carers in developing and implementing case plans, and provide support and supervision through home visits and telephone calls.
- Support and supervise Foster Carers in the case planning process, and assist them to implement strategies outlined in the plan.
- Provide supervision and support to youth workers.
- Ensure 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 records, are kept up-to-date, including inputting information into the CIRTS database.
- 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, within 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 Licence.
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks, including a National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).
Please note: To be considered for and appointed to a position at Life Without Barriers, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a minimum of two (2) doses or hold a valid medical exemption certificate, in accordance with Life Without Barriers Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process.
Benefits- An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant, including salary packaging tax benefits, a mobile phone, and laptop to utilise for work.
- Tool of trade vehicle and fuel card.
- Supportive team with opportunities for career development.
- Monthly RDO.
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