Family Participation Program Practitioner/Delegated Authority

1 week ago

Sunshine Coast, Australia REFOCUS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services Ltd Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Family Participation Program Practitioner/ Delegated Authority

In this role Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification authorised by section 14(d) if the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997

We are crafting a team of change-makers and we want you

People who are crazy enough to want to change the world are the ones to do so. If you have just the right amount of crazy, lace up your boots and start wearing your undies on the outside (ok, maybe just lace up your boots) and join our revolutionary new approach to healthy communities.

What we offer:

  • 3 day weekends, allowing you to balance home and work life
  • Ongoing Training and Development, including a comprehensive onboarding program
  • REFOCUS uniform, so deadly, you'll want to wear it on your days off
  • Salary Sacrificing, up to $15,900 saving each year tax free, and more …
  • The opportunity to work for an organisation that is daringly disrupting the system and searching for like-minded renegades to join our ranks.
  • Transforming and empowering communities to enjoy longer, healthier lives is our mission.

Position Details

Primary Role: Family Participation Program/ Delegated Authority (according to legislation, must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent)

Work Location: Nambour

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 4 day work week (30, 32 or 34hrs)

Salary Range: $35 - $46 per hour + Salary Sacrifice up to $15,000 annually

Qualification & Experience: Qualification in Community/Social Services and/or relevant experience

Position reports to: Team Leader

Position Summary

  • Implementing 5 elements of the Child Placement Principles
  • Preparing, engaging, and facilitating Family Lead Decision Making meetings.
  • Your experience and knowledge of federal and state-based legislation including child protection legislation relevant to service delivery.
  • Sound understanding of child protective issues and family support approaches.
  • Understanding of issues facing children and families with complex family dynamics and needs
  • Negotiate, plan and coordinate placement for children.
  • Facilitate conflict resolution between parents and department staff.
  • Educate families regarding all system/programs that impact them and/or the foster child (Child Protection system, court system, Youth Justice System, Licensing, etc)
  • Meet referred family, clarify Delegated Authority functions and powers.

Role may be multi-disciplinary, including parts of Community and Kinship Care, Family Participation Program, Delegated Authority. This will be discussed further in the interview process.

COME ON YOU MOB...HAVE A GO

Due to the high volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.

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