Family Group Meeting Facilitator (Culturally Safe)

Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety; Logan City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety – Beenleigh QLD is seeking a Family Group Meeting Convenor to facilitate family group meetings under the Child Protection Act 1999. You will coordinate referrals, participants and meetings to deliver family-based responses to children's protection and care needs.

You will apply cultural knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditions, mentor staff, and contribute to continuous improvements in service delivery and regional

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety – Beenleigh QLD is seeking a Family Group Meeting Convenor to facilitate family group meetings under the Child Protection Act 1999. You will coordinate referrals, participants and meetings to deliver family-based responses to children's protection and care needs.

You will apply cultural knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditions, mentor staff, and contribute to continuous improvements in service delivery and regional