Family Participation Program - Family Facilitator (Identified)

Fulltime |Townsville |Closes 5pm, 10th October 2024This is a dynamic and rewarding role, as TAIHS is a unique organisation, providing a varied range of services across multiple facets of our community.The purpose of the Family Facilitator (FF) is to work collaboratively with at risk families to assist them in identifying their needs using Family Led Decision Making (FLDM) framework to ensure their children are safe. The Family Facilitator will provide support to families through culturally appropriate practices that effectively engage with traditional owners, elders and families across all communities. This position is also expected to build and maintain professional relationships with staff of the Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women.To be suitable for this position, your qualifications, experience & licenses for the role will consist of:Qualification relevant to position (i.e. Certification IV Child, Youth and Family Intervention)Ability to use MS Office suiteExperience in working with client information systems (experience in using ARC desirable)Working understanding of FLDM model and adopting strengths-based practiceAbility to work within the QATSCIPP practice framework and standardsKnowledge of or the ability to acquire knowledge of the relevant government statutes governing statutory child protection work (i.e. Child Protection Act 1999) and the ability to keep current of the legislative, practice and procedural changes within the systemAbility to demonstrate strong capabilities around building relationships with and motivating vulnerable people, assessing needs, and advocating for the clientAbility to work with vulnerable Young People and their familiesHave an understanding of the historical, social, cultural, and economic issues affecting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and young people todayHighly developed communication skills with the ability to liaise, consult and negotiate positive outcomes in collaboration with clients, internal and external stakeholders.Current Paid Blue Card (Queensland's Working with Children Check)Current C Class Drivers Licence (Qld)Why work for TAIHS:Salary packaging opportunities12 days Annual leave per yearTraining and Development OpportunitiesPersonal growth OpportunitiesGenerous remunerationEAP servicesTo Apply:Please click here to view the current Position DescriptionYou must submit the below documentation; CV/ResumeOne page cover letter detailing how you will achieve success in the positionFor more information please email THIS IS AN IDENTIFIED POSITION FOR ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER APPLICANTS ONLY#J-18808-Ljbffr