Kinship Assessment Practitioner – Sunshine Coast
Core
Conduct comprehensive assessments of prospective kinship carers to ensure safe placements for children requiring out-of-home care.
Role type
Kinship Assessment Practitioner
Builds
Safe, stable, and nurturing kinship carer placements
Domain
Child protection and out-of-home care
Required skills
Assessment, interviewing, report writing, professional judgement, trauma-informed practice, cultural safety, legislative compliance
Preferred skills
Kinship or foster carer assessment experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community experience
Technologies
Child Safe Standards, Blue Card, Disability Worker Screening Clearance
Responsibilities
Undertake comprehensive assessments of prospective kinship carers, conduct assessment interviews using approved frameworks, complete household safety assessments, prepare carers for statutory responsibilities, deliver orientation on legislation and policies, support carers with trauma-informed care and child development knowledge, prepare evidence-based assessment reports, make professional recommendations regarding approval, collaborate with Child Safety Officers and stakeholders, maintain accurate case records
Seniority
Mid-level practitioner