Foster Care: Recruitment, Training & Assessment Officer $97,000 p/a + superannuation + salary sacrifice
Full-time - Fixed-term position
About the role:
We are currently seeking a Recruitment, Training & Assessment Officer to join our Foster Care team in Emerald.
They will complete thorough and complex initial assessments of potential foster carers, identify and deliver training, and help ensure supportive and stable placements for children in out of home care.
What will a typical day look like:
Deliver the Department of Communities Child Safety Services Quality Care Training package in accordance with Departmental and agency standards.
Design and coordinate training programs based on needs analysis coordinating the development of individual learning plans.
Review existing training programs and upgrade programs as required.
Develop and enhance recruitment strategies to increase the number of potential and approved Foster, Kinship and Intensive Carers.
Using analytical and investigative skills, assess potential Carer risks and strengths in providing quality care for children in the child protection system.
Mandatory Requirements:
Diploma in Community Services (Child Protection/Child Youth and Family Intervention) or equivalent with significant experience in a similar field.
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or willing to obtain, must commence within the probationary period).
What you will bring to the role:
A passion and genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of Central Queenslanders.
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
The ability to identify and embed solutions.
Demonstrated experience working within a high-performance framework where you are accountable for KPIs on program delivery and outcomes, within a fast-paced solutions-focused environment.
Effective time management and organisational skills.
A strong communicator, able to quickly build rapport and influence across a diverse range of people.
Other Requirements:
Ability to obtain a Blue Card (working with children check positive notice or exemption) Ability to obtain a Yellow Card (disability services positive notice or exemption notice) What are the benefits of working for AnglicareCQ?
We offer attractive salary sacrifice to all full-time employees.
We offer the opportunity to work within an organisation committed to social change.
Full time employees have the opportunity to accrue/utilise TOIL in line with office hours to increase flexibility.
We have a supportive and pragmatic management team.
Professional development and study are encouraged and supported.
We offer a professional work environment filled with passionate, diverse and driven people.
We provide access to health and wellness programs for all staff.
Have questions?
Call or email our Recruitment and Onboarding Officer to learn more:
Applications close at 8am, Friday 3rd December.
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