Kinship Support Officer – Family-Based Care

RGIT Australia; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

CQID is seeking a Kinship Support Officer in Maryborough, Queensland, to provide culturally safe, practical support to prospective kinship carers and households under the Strong Carers, Strong Children program.

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will assist with kinship carer assessments, Blue Card processes and related approvals to ensure safe, stable family-based care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in community services, human services or related field.
• Strong cultural identity and connection to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families in a culturally safe, respectful way.
• Knowledge of kinship care, Blue Card requirements and carer approval processes (desirable).
• Ability to engage and build trusting relationships with families experiencing complex circumstances.
• Strong communication, organisation, record-keeping and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Equipping Kin service under supervision.
• Build trusted relationships with kinship carers, children and families.
• Ensure cultural guidance informs engagement and assessment.
• Complete kinship carer assessments and Household Safety Studies.
• Maintain accurate case notes and documentation.

Skills

Cultural safety

Kinship care knowledge

Written reports

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant qualification in community services or related field

Job description

CQID is seeking a Kinship Support Officer in Maryborough, Queensland, to provide culturally safe, practical support to prospective kinship carers and households under the Strong Carers, Strong Children program.

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will assist with kinship carer assessments, Blue Card processes and related approvals to ensure safe, stable family-based care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.