Child Safety Specialist

**Introduction**:
About ATSICHS Brisbane

ATSICHS Brisbane is a not-for-profit community owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan. We pride ourselves on providing health and human services, our way - supporting our people and community in our commitment to create a flourishing future and lasting legacy for them and their families.

**Description**:
Please note that it is a genuine requirement that this position be filled by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person in accordance with s25 of the Anti-discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

About the role

Are you passionate about Indigenous maternity care, advocating for families and you’re ready for a rewarding and impactful challenge? If yes, we would love you to join our Birthing In Our Community Hub at ATSICHS Brisbane.

Join a team of dedicated professionals in the fight to reduce child safety interventions and provide support in all wellbeing domains to improve maternal and infant health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in the Logan area. A specialist level advocate to expectant mothers, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future success of families, in a ground-breaking and evidence-based model of care.

Your passion for community and drive to make a real difference will be put to the test as you work alongside a team of passionate midwives to deliver comprehensive, culturally informed services. Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in maternal and infant health care in a team which includes access to dedicated Family Support Workers, case load midwifery care, and post-natal clinics."

Duties

Identification of families who require advocacy and wellbeing support.
Develop and action in-depth holistic family case plans to address support needs.
Lead case management reviews internally and externally, ensuring fidelity to the program model of care.
Provide brief interventions to address child safety concerns.
Attend appointments and meetings for the families as required.
Ability to share your knowledge and provide support to Family Support Workers in your team.

Culture

Enjoy working in an organisation that makes a difference in the community. Join our friendly and supportive team which will help you grow personally and professionally. This is a career, not just a job. We are very passionate about growing and developing our employees and promoting from within.

**Benefits**:
Annual salary starts at $80,692.
Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,600.
Work for and amongst Mob, contributing to great outcomes for our mums and bubs.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Team building days.
Access to health care and dental.
Access to Employee Assistance Program.

**Skills and Experiences**:
COVID-19 Requirements
- Immunisation history showing you have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Required

Current Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, social science, health, allied health, youth work, community services, family intervention or criminology with 4 years’ relevant experience in family support, child protection, youth support or related field.

OR

Current Diploma in community services, social work, human services, child and family, allied health, youth work, child and family intervention with 5 years’ relevant experience in family support, child protection, youth support or related field.

AND

With at least 3 years of above mentioned experience in a case management role.

Skills and Knowledge

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in working with child safety legislation and frameworks.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the factors contributing to vulnerability, disengagement, and intergenerational trauma of client group.
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide behaviour change interventions that build client self-awareness and active change in achieving their identified goals.
Demonstrated ability to work with the whole-of-family, irrespective of primary client, in meeting the totality of family needs.
Experience with case management for high risk and/or crisis clients, with high-level planning and organisational skills.
Knowledge of the supports available to target clients in the areas of mental health, substance misuse, education, employment, and housing.
Current Blue Card (essential prior to commencement).
Current Yellow Card (Disability Worker Screening).
Current national police check.
Current C Class Drivers Licence (Qld) and the ability to travel daily.

How to apply