Overview
Bundaberg-based Foundations Care is seeking applications for a Child, Youth and Families Case Worker to provide support to carers and work toward the placement goal of the child or young person. The role is full time, initially six (6) months, with potential to extend to a permanent full-time position. Travel to the surrounding region is required to support clients.
Responsibilities
* Provide support to foster and kinship carers to achieve placement goals for children and young people, under the care planning and direction of the team Service Manager.
* Manage a caseload of Foster Carers and Children and Young People as service users, delivering out-of-home care placement and post-placement supervision services.
* Recruit, assess and support carers, ensuring supports meet legislative requirements and promote reunification and long-term stability for children in care.
* Participate in assessment processes and ensure carers and home environments are authorised/approved and remain under active review.
* Contribute to investigations of allegations against carers as part of safeguarding responsibilities.
About you
Compulsory screening checks: National Police Check; QLD Working with Children Checks (Blue Card & Suitability Check).
Knowledge and experience you will bring:
* Foster care and kinship programs
* Child protection
* Trauma and attachment
* Positive behaviour support
* Child development
* Casework and group facilitation skills
* Experience working with Indigenous and culturally diverse families and communities
Qualifications: May have completed or be currently completing a relevant tertiary qualification OR may have a less formal qualification with substantial years of relevant experience and specialised knowledge and skills. A demonstrated ability to write high-quality assessment reports and to use a range of information technology systems including Microsoft Office is also required.
What we can offer
* Salary packaging
* Ongoing training and career development opportunities
* Flexible working and family-friendly environment
* Professional supervision and support
* Employee Assistance Program
Enquiries
If you are experiencing technical difficulties or require further information about the role, please contact our Recruitment team at jobs@fdc.csg.ngo.
How to apply
Please click APPLY NOW and include in your application a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.
Foundations Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from First Nations Peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if a suitable candidate has been found in that time.
We thank you in advance for your time; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Notes
There are an increasing number of children and young people in local communities who can no longer stay at home because their families are unable to look after them or may be at risk of harm. Foster care provides a safe and supportive home for these children.
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