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Form of workPlease note that it is a genuine requirement that this position is filled by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person in accordance with s25 of the Anti-discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).
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.
ATSICHS Brisbane is a member of the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH).
See more at our website - www.atsichsbrisbane.org.au
About our Program
Our new program Delegated Authority (Delegated authority - Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services (dcssds.qld.gov.au)) promotes self-determination and the safe care and connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children with their families, kin, communities and culture.
Delegated Authority enables children and families to have authority and a voice in decision-making processes where ATSICHS holds decision-making power for statutory child protection decisions about individual children and families to be made by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children in order to support increased contact, connection and reunification.
About the Role
The Family Connection Specialist Or Practitioner will support our CEO to enact powers and functions of the Qld Child Protection Act 1999 that have been delegated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people across the Logan/South-East Child Safety region.
Our team are committed to ensuring child protection decision making for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families is made by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who honour the child and family voice, and know the family best. You will be working within a small, yet robust team of motivated colleagues who are qualified, driven and committed. Our team takes pride in delivering results for Mob with wholehearted dedication to teamwork and collaboration. Our aim is to actively eliminate the overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and family's involvement in the Qld Child Protection system.
Duties
Engage with children, young people, families, elders, community and stakeholders to increase family safety, support and reunification options.
Practice Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Led Decision Making (ATSIFLDM) that honours the family’s right to self-determination, voice and safe connection to family, kin, community and culture.
Case management that is culturally grounded, child and family determined, safety-focused and in line with delegated functions and powers.
Care coordination that is related to a child's connection to family and culture, family visit/contact decisions, and reunification.
Work closely and in genuine partnership with family’s and Child Safety to make carefully considered and culturally safe recommendations to our CEO that inform decision–making.
Interpret and apply the Child Protection Act 1999, including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principles, the Human Rights Act 2019, and other associated legislation.
Assessments around children and family needs, risk, and safety.
All administrative and compliance tasks related to the role.
Culture
You will be a part of unique and supportive New Business and Development team where every team member is treated and valued as an individual.
Benefits
Logan Central based
Permanent Full Time
Practitioner : $83,517 per annum
Specialist : $90,677 per annum
11% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay).
Supportive and collaborative team of dedicated professionals.
Required Qualification
Practitioner: Cert IV or Higher qualifications AND 2 years case management experience AND working knowledge of the Child Protection Act 1999.
Specialist: Diploma or Higher qualifications AND 5 years case management experience AND Expert knowledge of the Child Protection Act 1999.
Experience in navigating the Qld Child Protection system and getting successful outcomes for families.
Culturally informed, trauma integrated, healing approach to practice which holds the safety of the child as paramount.
Experience or knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Led Decision Making (ATSIFLDM) is highly regarded.
Advocacy and promotion of cultural understanding, rights and self-determination.
The ability to connect with people and able to quickly build rapport with vulnerable children and their families and Child Safety staff.
A valid Blue Card, Driver’s License, Police Check, and can flexibly work occasional hours outside 8:30am-5:00pm dependent on client needs.
Need more Info? Feel free to contact our office and ask to speak to Renae Jones or Yarraga Weatherall for a yarn about the role.
How to apply
If this sounds like you, please submit your application by following the links below. Applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
