Infinity Community Solutions – Caboolture QLD
Kummara & Infinity Community Solutions (KICS) Kinship & Foster Care Service
KICS Kinship & Foster Care 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 partnership service deliveredby Kummara Limited & Infinity Community Solutions Ltd.
KICS is a child and young person centred, whole-of-family focused out-of-homecare 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.
The Kinship and Kinship & Foster Care Caseworker roles will assess, train, support and monitor the Statement of Standards of Care for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal & Torres Strait children and young people in placements with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander kinship& foster care in the Brisbane & Moreton Bay Region. This includes provision of primary and short break placement assessments, regular home visits to provide support and to monitor the Statements of Standards of Care, provide afterhours on-call support, negotiating carer placement agreements and formulating Placement Care Plans to guide care provision in line with the Departmental Case Plan.
This position is based in Caboolture.
To be successful in this position, you will:
- holdor be working towards completion of a bachelor's degree in child, youth or family intervention or tertiary qualification in psychology, social work, counselling or a related field (essential)
- experience workingin the child protection or family support sector
- have experience deliveringtraining and completing Social Assessments
- be highly committed, resourceful and have a passion for delivering a high standard of service
- have a good working knowledge of relevant legislationimpacting the Child Protectionsector& associated government initiativesacrossQueensland
- hold a Current C class Australian driving license as you willbe required to regularly drive acompany vehicle (essential)
- be fully 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. Kummara offers many programs and works in partnership with families for the achievement of independence and strengthening of the family's capabilities. We believe in the strengths of family and community and have developed a strong reputation for engaging and supporting our community.
Infinity Community Solutions Ltdis a boutique secular social purpose organisation, motivated to make a difference in the lives of individuals. We strive to provide professional, evidence based services, specifically designed to enable individuals to reach their full potential, and live rich and fulfilled lives. www.infinitycs.org.au
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Kinship & Foster Care Caseworker in Caboolture 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
