Foster and Kinship Care Placement Support Officer

CQID is experiencing enormous organisational growth across all services and seeking suitable candidates for a range of positions.

CQID is one of the largest employers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Central Queensland region. Offering a broad range of service areas, with roles that serve our community across Rockhampton, Emerald, Longreach, Woorabinda, Gladstone, Bundaberg and Hervey Bay.

A new organisational structure, designated HR team and the implementation of a new Workforce Strategy. Striving to support employees on their career journey is a priority and contributes us to being an Employer of Choice.

Purpose of the Position

The Placement Support Officer’s primary role is to support the Team Leader to provide Foster and Kinship Carers with personalised support and case management and journey with them to ensure the safety and successful placement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in a family-based care placement.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct assessments for new and ongoing approvals for Carers
• Take responsibility for a case load of client carers and coordinate the communication and supports identified to meet the goals of carers and child/ren
• Advocate for carers with the Department of Child Safety and other organisations.
• Follow Assessment and Case Management procedures and standards
• Provide high quality support for Carers, including participation in the after hours on-call service, and monitor the placement of children and young people through regular home visits
• Build respectful and professional relationships with service users, agencies, partners, community, colleagues and clients
• Assist with the Intake/referrals and matching of children to care placements as well as administration tasks for accurate data reporting and record keeping for licensing.
• Maintain accurate quality record keeping
• Participate and contribute to the organisation’s compliance obligations under the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System and Health Standards Quality Systems (HSQS)
• At all times work within CQID’s Workplace Health & Safety Policies and Procedures
• Other responsibilities as directed by the Team Leader

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Holds a current C Class Queensland Driver’s Licence
• Current Working with Children Check, “Blue Card”
• Holds or is willing to obtain a First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Current Child Safety Personal History Screening Check
• Qualifications or knowledge related to Child Protection
• Experience at successful service delivery to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Experienced in client engagement and case collaboration

Skills and Attributes

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage –
• Ability to communicate effectively; spoken and written.
• Competent in use of Microsoft Office software
• Physical ability to undertake job responsibilities
• Self-starter, motivated and able to self-manage work tasks
• Strong connection to and knowledge of local Indigenous Community