Assessor - Foster and Kinship Care/ Delegated AuthorityCommunity and Kinship Care/Delegated Authority AssessorWe are crafting a team of change-makers and we want you!People who are crazy enough to want to change the world are the ones to do so. If you have just the right amount of crazy, lace up your boots and start wearing your undies on the outside (ok, maybe just lace up your boots) and join our revolutionary new approach to healthy communities.What we offer:4 day work week, we prioritise work/life balanceOngoing training and developmentREFOCUS uniform, so deadly you'll want to wear it on your days offSalary sacrificing up to $15,900 saving each year tax free, and moreThe opportunity to work for an organisation that is disrupting the system and searching for like-minded renegades to join our rankTransforming and empowering communities to enjoy longer, healthier lives is our missionRole: Community and Kinship Care/Delegated Authority AssessorWork Location: Sunshine Coast, QLDEmployment Type: Permanent part time, 4 days (30, 32 or 34.4hrs)Salary Range: $35 - $46 per hour plus superMandatory Qualification & Experience: Diploma or Degree in Community/Social Services and/or a minimum 1 year of experience writing assessments for foster and kinship careReports To: Chief Operations OfficerPosition Summary:This position is responsible for assessing the suitability of potential foster carers, along with conducting carer reviews that confirm their ongoing suitability.Implementing the 5 elements of the Child Placement PrincipleMeeting with potential foster carers and working with them through the assessment processCompleting home assessment following the departmental Home Assessment GuideInterviewing and completing referencesPlacement assessment to provide appropriate placement for children and young people, where their needs are matched to the foster carers skill and environmentSelection Criteria:Experience completing Community & Kinship Care assessmentsExperience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communitiesWell-developed understanding of child protection legislationAbility to write clear, evidence-based, unbiased reports and reviewsExcellent communication skills, including the ability to have honest and at times challenging conversationsOnly applicants who reach the next stage will be contacted.
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