Kinship Assessment Practitioner – Gympie
Core
Conduct comprehensive assessments of prospective kinship carers to ensure safe placements for children in out-of-home care, including safety checks, trauma-informed education, and evidence-based reporting.
Role type
Kinship Assessment Practitioner (Social Work/Human Services)
Builds
Safe kinship placements and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families
Domain
Child protection, out-of-home care, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community services
Required skills
Kinship carer assessment, trauma-informed care, child development knowledge, report writing, legislative compliance, cultural safety practice, stakeholder collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, kinship or foster carer assessment experience, understanding of attachment theory
Technologies
Child Safe Standards, Blue Card, Disability Worker Screening Clearance
Responsibilities
Conduct assessment interviews using approved frameworks, complete household safety assessments, prepare carers for statutory responsibilities, deliver orientation on legislation and trauma-informed care, make professional recommendations for carer approval, maintain accurate case records
Seniority
Mid-level practitioner, hands-on IC