At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide clinical services to children and families in kinship and foster care.
- Company: Join KICS, a partnership focused on child wellbeing and family support.
- Benefits: Salary packaging available, supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: New graduates and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
KICS (Kummara & Infinity Community Solutions) Kinship & Foster Care Service focuses on securing stable and enduring kinship & foster care placements for children and young people in the context of their whole family. KICS is a child and young person centred, whole-of-family focused out-of-home care service resting on the foundation practice framework of the Family Partnership Model. The service provides out-of-home care support while maintaining a whole-of-family lens focused on wellbeing, attachment and bonding through case management and the application of family-led decision making principles.
About the role
The Clinician role is responsible for providing clinical services to children and young people and their kinship or foster care family involved in statutory out of home care. This includes:
- Working in the placement setting to review clinical plans (therapeutic support plans, positive behaviour support plans).
- Supporting engagement of other supports including NDIS.
- Conducting clinical assessments and therapeutic interventions.
- Completing case management tasks.
- Managing and responding to critical incidents.
- Engaging with stakeholders.
- Providing after-hours on-call support (managed through a roster).
- Coaching and training for carers/parents on child-specific needs.
- Facilitating individual and group/family work.
This position is based on the southside of Brisbane. Salary packaging is available.
To be successful in this position, you will:
- Hold tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or appropriate, relevant qualification.
- Possess skills and experience in working with children and young people with complex support needs and their families.
- Have intermediate ability to use computer IT systems including MS Word and Excel.
- Hold a Queensland Provisional Green or above Driver License.
- Possess a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
- Be vaccinated against Whooping Cough (desirable).
People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are encouraged to apply. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
More about the organisations:
Kummara Association Inc. is an Indigenous organisation established in 1999 to provide support to vulnerable families at risk. The organisation's objective is to support the long-term wellbeing and resilience of Indigenous children and families.
Infinity Community Solutions Ltd is a boutique secular social purpose organisation, motivated to make a difference in the lives of individuals.
Clinician – Kinship and Foster Care Service in Brisbane employer: Infinity Community Solutions Ltd
ICS is an exceptional employer, offering a competitive salary and salary packaging options while fostering a supportive team culture that prioritises professional development. Working in a high-impact, child-focused environment, employees are equipped with the tools and training necessary to excel in their roles, all while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families across South Australia.
Contact Details:
Infinity Community Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
