Kin Care Practitioner

About the role

Tradewind Australia is recruiting, on behalf of a community-focused South Burnett organisation, a Kin Care Practitioner for its Partners in Foster Care team. The role identifies, assesses and supports kinship care arrangements for children and young people, working with families, kinship carers and external stakeholders to strengthen family connections and promote placement stability. It is based in Wondai, Queensland.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and facilitate the approval of kinship carers.
• Provide ongoing case management, guidance and practical support to kinship carers.
• Support children and young people to maintain meaningful connections with their family, culture and community.
• Work with families, Child Safety and other stakeholders.
• Monitor placements and promote the safety, stability and wellbeing of children.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and comply with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the service.

Required profile

• Experience in Child Protection, Foster Care, Kinship Care or a related Human Services environment.
• Diploma-level qualification or higher in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Social Work or a related discipline.
• Understanding of the Child Protection Act and relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Commitment to cultural safety and respectful work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities.
• Flexibility to meet operational requirements, including an on-call roster.

Required skills

• Assessment, case management and report-writing.
• Communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

What we offer

• Salary of AU$90,000 to AU$99,000 per year.
• Superannuation and salary packaging.

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