Intensive Family Partnership Practitioner

**Intensive Family Partnership Practitioner - Yur'iinkin**

**(Bail Response Program)**
- Please note Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply._

**Location**:Caboolture office, Moreton Bay region
- Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply._

**Do you want to make a difference?**

Kurbingui Youth & Family Development is a proud Aboriginal-Controlled Community Organisation (ACCO) based on Turrbal Country in North Brisbane, Yuggera Country in South Brisbane and Gubbi Gubbi Country in Moreton Bay, with programs and services expanding across South East Queensland.

For over 20 years, we’ve been walking alongside our community - supporting families, young people and individuals through our many programs, which include: Family Services, Social & Emotional Wellbeing, Employment & Training, NDIS Support, Crisis Intervention Programs, Youth Justice & Bail Diversionary Programs, Family and Child Connect, and a wide range of cultural and community programs.

At Kurbingui, we believe that true impact happens when people feel seen, supported and empowered. We’re not just building programs - we’re building pathways, opportunities and stronger futures for our community. As we continue to grow, we remain grounded in culture, guided by our values, and driven by a vision of connection, empowerment and lasting change.

Kurbingui is recognised as a leading community organisation in Brisbane, trusted for our commitment to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families, young people and communities.

Our programs and services are built on cultural knowledge, respect and partnership. We are proud to be a respected and reliable voice in the community, and we continue to grow so that we can reach and support more people across Queensland.

Joining Kurbingui means becoming part of a movement that is strengthening culture, creating opportunity and making a difference every day.

**Yur'iinkin (Bail Response Program)**

**The role**

The Intensive Family Partnership Practitioner support and advocacy with family to help young people to address issues influencing their offending behaviour, complete conditions of Bail and other Orders and reconnecting with their own culture/identity/kin/ and or family members. The role provides practical, mainly outreach, support to Families and young people in line with their identified case plan and in consultation with Key Stakeholders e.g. Youth Justice, Police, Employment/Training, Health and other Community Services.

Intensive Family Partnership Practitioner are required to work on a rotating shift roster including evenings and weekends.

**Requirements**:
ESSENTIAL
- Identify as an Aboriginal & or Torres Strait Islander person.
- Qualifications in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Behavioural Science, Social Science, Health, Youth Work, Community Services or relevant field.
- An extensive understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and protocols and the issues which impact upon them in contemporary society.
- Demonstrated experience in bail support and crisis response, specifically with young people, including complex trauma-based behaviour management, case management, and referral pathways.
- Knowledge of or ability to rapidly acquire technical understanding of relevant legislation and regulations; specifically Youth Justice and Child Safety.
- Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate information on a range of services and referral pathways available for young people and families specific to their circumstances. Including accommodation, counselling, family support, legal, education, employment, drugs and alcohol.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organise and coordinate own workload.
- Effective communication, administration, database entry and report-writing skills.
- You’ll possess a Positive Blue Card (WWCC)
- IT & Systems capability, particularly in using HRIS Software, CRMs and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Queensland Driver’s License & ability to travel

DESIRABLE
- Knowledge of local community protocols and established community connections within the Moreton Bay geographical catchments
- Experience in collaborative program arrangements with relevant agencies, other service providers, and key stakeholders.
- Facilitation skills or willingness to develop these skills through formal and informal training
- You’ll have thorough understanding of Standard of Care Frameworks, Child Protection Act and Social & Emotional Wellbeing best practice.
- You will be highly desirable for your previous experience in the Not-For-Profit sector
- You have extensive experience in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Culture & Communities

**How to apply?**

**Employment is conditional upon possessing and maintaining a Positive Blue Card; Current Driver’s License and Police Screening checks prior to and throughout employment.**

**Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.**

**Job Types**: Full