Foster And Kinship Care Placement Support Officer

23 hours ago

Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Central Queensland Indigenous Development Full time

CQID is experiencing enormous organisational growth across all services and seeking suitable candidates for a range of positions.
CQID is one of the largest employers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Central Queensland region. Offering a broad range of service areas, with roles that serve our community across Rockhampton, Emerald, Longreach, Woorabinda, Gladstone, Bundaberg and Hervey Bay.
A new organisational structure, designated HR team and the implementation of a new Workforce Strategy. Striving to support employees on their career journey is a priority and contributes us to being an Employer of Choice.
Role purpose
The Placement Support Officer's primary role is to support the Team Leader to Provide Foster and Kinship Carers with personalised support and case management and journey with them to ensure the safety and successful placement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in a family home environment
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Conduct assessments for new and ongoing approvals for Care
Take responsibility for a case load of client carers and coordinate the communication and supports identified to meet the goals of carers and child/ren Advocate for clients with the Department of Child Safety and other organisation
Follow Assessment and Case Management procedures and standards
Build respectful and professional relationships with service users, agencies, partners, community, colleagues and clients
Maintain accurate quality record keeping
Participate and contribute to the organisation's compliance obligations under the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System and Health Standards Quality Systems (HSQS)
At all times work within CQID's Workplace Health & Safety Policies and Procedures
Other responsibilities as directed by the Team Leader
Qualifications and experience
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate capability in the following areas:
Holds a current C Class Queensland Driver's Licence
Current Working with Children Check, "Blue Card"
Holds or is willing to obtain a First Aid and CPR Certificate
Current Child Safety Personal History Screening Check
Qualifications or knowledge related to Child Protection
Experience at successful service delivery to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Experienced in client engagement and case collaboration
Skills and attributes
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage –
(Note: Non-Indigenous applicants will only be considered if no suitable Indigenous candidates are attracted in the first round of applicants).
Competent in use of Microsoft Office software
Physical ability to undertake job responsibilities
Ability to communicate effectively; spoken and written
Self-starter, motivated and able to self-manage work tasks
Strong connection to and knowledge of local Indigenous Community
Experience in developing and managing case plans

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