Family Connection Practitioner
Delegated Authority Mackay,
Queensland, Australia
MARABISDA Inc., Mackay
Please note that it is a genuine requirement that this position is filled by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person in accordance with s25 of the Anti-discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).
MARABISDA Inc. is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organization that provides family support and child protection programs to the Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac regions.
We pride ourselves on supporting our people and community in our commitment to create a flourishing future and legacy for them and their families.
Our new program Delegated Authority (Delegated authority- Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services) promotes self-determination and the safe care and connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children with their families, kin, communities and culture.
Delegated Authority enables children and families to have authority and a voice in decision-making processes where MARABISDA Inc. holds decision-making power for statutory child protection decisions about individual children and families to be made by Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander children in order to support increased contact, connection and reunification.
The Family Connection Practitioner (Delegated Authority) will support the Delegated Authority Specialist and our CEO to enact powers and functions of the Qld Child Protection Act 1999 that have been delegated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people across the Mackay region.
Our team are committed to ensuring child protection decision making for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families is made by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who honour the child and family voice, and know the family best.
You will be working within a team of motivated colleagues who are qualified, driven and committed. Our team takes pride in delivering results for mob with wholehearted dedication to teamwork and collaboration.
Our aim is to actively eliminate the overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and family's involvement in the Qld Child Protection system.
Duties:
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Engage with children, young people, families, elders, community and stakeholders to increase family safety, support and reunification options.
• Practice Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Led Decision Making (ATSIFLDM) that honors the family's right to self-determination, voice and safe connection to family, kin, community and culture.
• Case management and writing family time plans that is culturally grounded, child and family determined, safety-focused and in line with delegated functions and powers.
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Care coordination that is related to a child's connection to family and culture, family visit/ contact decisions, and reunification.
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Work closely and in genuine partnership with families and Child Safety to make carefully considered and culturally safe recommendations to our CEO that inform decision making.
• Interpret and apply the Child Protection Act 1999, including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principles, the Human Rights Act 2019, and other associated legislation.
• Assessments around children and family needs, risk, and safety.
• All administrative and compliance tasks related to the role.
You will be a part of unique and supportive team where every member is treated and valued as an individual.
Remuneration: Permanent Full Time: $83,517 per annum 11% Super+ Not for Profit Salary Packaging.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
• Experience in navigating the Qld Child Protection system and getting successful outcomes for families Culturally informed, trauma integrated, healing approach to practice which holds the safety of the child as paramount.
• The ability to connect with people and able to quickly build rapport with vulnerable children and their families and Child Safety staff.
• A valid Blue Card, Driver's License, Police Check, and can flexibly work occasional hours outside 8:30am-5: 00pm dependent on client needs.
NeedmoreInfo?FeelfreetocontactourofficeandasktospeaktoAlex@marabisda.org.auforayarnabouttherole. Applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying. Only successful applicants will be contacted.