AddressAbout us
At IFYS, our overarching goal is to foster an environment that nurtures the growth and development of all individuals who access our services. We strive to ensure that those who engage with our services feel valued, supported, and inspired. Equally vital is our commitment to cultivate the same sense of well-being among our dedicated staff members.
We firmly believe that our most valuable asset is our people, and as such, we continuously assess and enhance our framework of support. We readily implement new practices and procedures, such as the Sanctuary Model of Care, which actively promotes emotional, social, moral, and physical well-being for both our staff and clients.
About the opportunity
IFYS has an upcoming vacancy for a skilled and dedicated individual to join the Cairns Foster & Kinship care program in the Family Networker & Mediator/ Kinship Care Support worker role, in a 12-month maternity leave contract.
The Foster & Kinship Care program provides placements for children and young people (ranging from birth to 18 years), who have moderate to high support needs. As a Family Networker & Mediator, you will apply early intervention strategies responding to the needs of children and families, where there is engagement with the Child Protection system. The role has a strong focus on supporting Kinship arrangements and will provide mediation services to assist in the resolution of family relationship breakdowns.
What's on offer?
- Full-time role, 12-month maternity leave contract until May 2025
- Salary base of $93,800 per annum + super
- Career & professional development opportunities
- Highly skilled leadership and supportive team environment
- Not-for-profit salary packaging options to increase take home pay
- Unique in-house training opportunities including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Foundation training, Preventing Child Sexual Exploitation and Sanctuary training
- Free access to the CALM Premium App
- Flight Centre personal travel discounts
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Responsibilities of the role:
- Explore family and community relationships for a child or young person and prepare assessments and reports
- Support families and children to develop natural links and connections with their family and community
- Provide support to children and Kinship Carers, through therapeutic interventions relevant for their care plan
- Assist carers to create a home that is emotionally and physically safe, nurturing, appropriately engaging and stimulating which fosters growth and resilience
- Provide support and facilitate communications with Department of Child Safety in the event of critical event or standards of care issues
- Develop and deliver resources and training packages as required
- Develop functional links with community organisations, professional services, alternate care networks that provide support to children and families
- Timely and accurate completion of administrative and financial duties
- Take part in the on-call services
Requirements for the role:
- Professional experience working with children and families in a therapeutic environment
- Willingness to work flexible hours as required and occasional weekends
- Demonstrated knowledge of therapeutic, strengths based and client centred practice frameworks
- Demonstrated understanding of the importance of family, connection and culture to children in the child protection system
- Contemporary knowledge of Child Protection legislation and related practice frameworks
- Tertiary qualification in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology or a related field
- Experience implementing family based interventions that have lead to improved outcomes for children and young people
Must hold or be willing to obtain if successful:
- Valid QLD driver's license with no restrictions
- QLD Working with Children Check (Paid Blue Card)
- Licensed Care Suitability Check (LCS2)
- National Crime Check (A new check will be completed through IFYS systems)
If you would like further information please call 0477 254 *** and ask to speak to Rachel in the Recruitment team.
