Family Participation Program Practitioner

In this role Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification authorised by section 14(d) if the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997

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:

• 3 day weekends, allowing you to balance home and work life!
• Ongoing Training and Development, including a comprehensive onboarding program
• 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 daringly disrupting the system and searching for like-minded renegades to join our ranks.
• Transforming and empowering communities to enjoy longer, healthier lives is our mission.

Position Details

Primary Role: Family Participation Program (according to legislation, must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent)

Work Location: Gympie QLD

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 4 day work week (30, 32 or 34hrs)

Salary Range: $34 – $45 per hour + Salary Sacrifice up to $15,000 annually

Qualification & Experience: Qualification in Community/Social Services and/or relevant experience

Position reports to: Team Leader

Position Summary

• Implementing 5 elements of the Child Placement Principles
• Preparing, engaging, and facilitating Family Lead Decision Making meetings.
• Receiving calls from individuals interested in fostering
• Completing home assessment following departmental Home Assessment Guide which includes face-to-face interviews professionals as necessary.
• Placement assessment to provide appropriate placement for children where their needs are matched to the foster home’s skill.
• Negotiate, plan and coordinate placement for children.
• Facilitate conflict resolution between foster parents and department staff,
• Educate foster families regarding all system/programs that impact them the foster child (Child Protection system, court system, Youth Justice System, Adoption, Licensing, etc)

COME ON YOU MOB…HAVE A GO!

Due to the high volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.