At a Glance
- Tasks: Facilitate family group meetings to support children's protection and care needs.
- Company: Join a dedicated team in Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety.
- Benefits: Make a difference in the community while gaining valuable experience.
- Other info: Opportunity to enhance your skills and grow within a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Empower families and contribute to culturally safe practices in child protection.
- Qualifications: Experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditions is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety – Beenleigh QLD
The primary responsibility of the Family Group Meeting Convenor is to facilitate family group meetings in accordance with the Child Protection Act 1999; that is,
- to ensure that family group meetings provide family-based responses to children’s protection and care needs, and to ensure an inclusive process of case planning and decision making for the child.
- by drawing on your personal experience and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditions and customs to provide high quality, culturally safe and appropriate services to those involved in Family Group Meeting processes;
- contribute to the development of family-led plans at various stages of the department’s involvement with children and their families; and
- have the ability to provide learning and mentoring to help continue building the cultural capability of staff.
As a Family Group Meeting Convenor you will
- Manage and coordinate the family group meeting process including referrals, identifying and coordinating participants, and facilitating meetings.
- Ensure the family group meeting process is facilitated in accordance with legislative principles and requirements.
- Prepare people to participate in family group meetings, including ensuring that all participants have a clear understanding of the purpose of the family group meeting.
- Obtain the views of persons who are unable to attend the family group meeting.
- Manage conflict that may occur within the family group meeting process.
- Liaise with relevant internal staff and with the Recognised Entity and interpreters where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate records of case plans and other relevant information in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Enhance the local regional community by actively practicing and promoting excellence in service delivery and public administration and identifying opportunities for improving regional client service.
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Family Group Meeting Convenor in Logan City employer: Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety
As a Senior Child Safety Support Officer with the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety in Chermside QLD, you will be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions and fosters a culture of inclusivity and support. The department prioritises employee growth through continuous learning and professional development opportunities, ensuring that you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable children and families while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle of the Brisbane and Moreton Bay Region. Join us in a workplace where your efforts are celebrated, and together we can create a brighter future for Queensland's communities.
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Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety Recruitment Team
