AddressWhy IFYS?
IFYS Foster and Kinship Care is an established Sunshine Coast Community organisation that prides itself in child centred innovative practice. Our goal is to create safe, stable and nurturing environments for our most vulnerable children. Our mission is to light up the lives of children, young people and caregivers through unparalleled support that is as diverse as the people it serves.
About the role
The Sunshine Coast Foster & Kinship Care ‘Intensive Support' program has a newly created opportunity for a Therapeutic Placement Support Worker to join the team.
The Therapeutic Placement Support Worker will provide direct support to children, young people and carers, utilising the expertise of the IFYS care team to develop and implement behavioural support and case plans.
What's on offer?
- Part-time, fixed-term employment
- Initial 12 month contract, 60 hours per fortnight, including after school and early evening supports
- Part-time hourly equivalent base rate of $36.00 + super + leave loading
- Not for profit salary packaging options team (package up to $15,900 per FBT year)
- Unique in-house training opportunities including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training, Preventing Child Sexual Exploitation and Sanctuary training
- Centrally located Maroochydore office base, supporting Sunshine Coast region
- Join a respectful, supportive, inclusive and fun team
Key responsibilities:
- Provide direct support and manage challenging behaviours of young people aged birth - 18 years
- Implement positive behavioural support plans to care for young people with complex and challenging behaviour
- Develop rapport and establish effective professional working relationships with stakeholders
- Be a positive role model in influencing behavioural change
- Day-to-day care, including assistance with medication, transport, support with education, schooling, and relationships
- Complete administrative duties in line with legislative and contract requirements
- Supervise family connections
- Maintain accurate and timely case notes
Skills and requirements:
- Professional experience engaging and working with vulnerable young people and families
- A passion for improving the lives of young people
- Excellent communication skills in written and verbal formats
- Minimum requirement of Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential Care) or similar, or willingness to enrol in relevant qualification prior to employment
Must hold or be willing to obtain if successful:
- Valid QLD driver's license with no restrictions, minimum of red P's
- Own fully insured vehicle
- 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)
Other requirements:
- If progressed after interview stage, you will be requested to provide the details of two line managers to provide reference checks (this must include your current employer)
If you would like further information on this role or would like to talk to a Recruitment Officer, please call (07) 5438 3*** and ask to speak to Rachel in the Recruitment team.
