Kin Connector & Family Support Specialist
Core
Identify kin placement pathways and support family reunification for children in the child safety residential out-of-home care (OOHC) system to build family capacity and safeguard child wellbeing.
Role type
Senior case manager (child protection and family support)
Builds
Kin placement pathways and family reunification plans for children in residential care
Domain
Child protection, family support, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community health
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Case management, kin engagement, family assessment, transition planning, legislative knowledge, stakeholder influence, coaching, narrative assessment tools
Preferred skills
Social work theoretical framework development, system coordination, resource negotiation
Technologies
MOBnet, Narrative Assessment Tools (NAT), Blue Card system
Responsibilities
Conduct home visits to engage extended family and kin as potential carers; Assess carers and support families through external assessment processes; Develop comprehensive transition plans addressing referral and assessment concerns; Maintain detailed client-centered case notes; Coordinate with Residential Care Workers to determine family placement views; Participate in monthly supervision and complete associated tasks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
