Child & Family Practitioner. 12 months Max-Term Full-Time - Townsville
Core
Child & Family Practitioner supporting foster and kinship carers, children, and young people in out-of-home care environments.
Role type
Senior IC child protection practitioner (foster & kinship care)
Builds
Individualized care plans, cultural support plans, and safety/behavioral support strategies for children and families
Domain
Child protection / Social work / Out-of-home care
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Child protection casework, foster/kinship carer support, risk assessment, cultural responsiveness (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander), Queensland child protection legislation, case documentation, multidisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Degree in Social Work or Psychology, experience in out-of-home care, knowledge of permanency principles
Technologies
CIRTS database
Responsibilities
Undertake child-focused casework including assessment and case planning; Provide ongoing support and supervision to Foster and Kinship Carers via home visits and telephone support; Support the development, implementation and review of Cultural Support Plans; Ensure appropriate risk assessments, safety plans, and behavioral support plans are completed; Maintain accurate records within the CIRTS database
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC