Family Participation Program - Family Facilitator (Identified)

Fulltime

| Townsville

| Closes 5pm, 10th October 2024

This 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 suite Experience in working with client information systems (experience in using ARC desirable) Working understanding of FLDM model and adopting strengths-based practice Ability to work within the QATSCIPP practice framework and standards Knowledge 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 system Ability to demonstrate strong capabilities around building relationships with and motivating vulnerable people, assessing needs, and advocating for the client Ability to work with vulnerable Young People and their families Have an understanding of the historical, social, cultural, and economic issues affecting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and young people today Highly 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 opportunities 12 days Annual leave per year Training and Development Opportunities Personal growth Opportunities Generous remuneration EAP services

To Apply:

Please click here to view the current Position Description You must submit the below documentation;

CV/Resume One page cover letter detailing how you will achieve success in the position

For more information please email

THIS IS AN IDENTIFIED POSITION FOR ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER APPLICANTS ONLY

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