AddressCommunity and Kinship Care/Delegated Authority Assessor
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Foster & Kinship Program
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:
- 4 day work week, we prioritise work/life balance
- Ongoing training and development
- 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 disrupting the system and searching for like-minded renegades to join our rank
- Transforming and empowering communities to enjoy longer, healthier lives is our mission
Position Details:
Role: Community and Kinship Care/Delegated Authority Assessor
Work Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD
Employment Type: Permanent part time, 4 days (30, 32 or 34.4hrs)
Salary Range: $40 - $45 per hour plus super
Mandatory Qualification & Experience: Diploma or Degree in Community/Social Services and/or a minimum 1 year of experience writing assessments for Foster and Kinship care
Reports To: Chief Operations Officer
Position Summary
This position is responsible for assessing the suitability of potential foster carers, along with conducting carer reviews that confirm their ongoing suitability.
- Implementing the 5 elements of the Child Placement Principle
- Meeting with potential foster carers and working with them through the assessment process
- Completing home assessment following the departmental Home Assessment Guide
- Interviewing and completing references
- Completing comprehensive assessment reports
- Placement assessment to provide appropriate placement for children and young people, where their needs are matched to the foster carers skill and environment
Selection Criteria:
- Experience completing Community & Kinship Care assessments
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Well-developed understanding of child protection legislation
- Ability to write clear, evidence-based, unbiased reports and reviews
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to have honest and at times challenging conversations
Only applicants who reach the next stage will be contacted
Closing date: 13th July 2024
COME ON YOU MOB...HAVE A GO!
