YOUR CONTRIBUTION

The purpose of the Family Facilitator (FF) is to work collaboratively with at risk families to assist them in identifying their needs using the Family Led Decision Making (FLDM) framework to ensure their children are safe. The Family Facilitator will provide support to families through culturally appropriate practices that effectively engage with traditional owners, elders and families across all communities. This position is also expected to build and maintain professional relationships with staff of the Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualification relevant to position (i.e. Certification IV Child, Youth and Family Intervention)
• Ability to use MS Office suite
• Experience in working with client information systems (experience in using ARC desirable)
• Working understanding of FLDM model and adopting strengths-based practice
• Ability to work within the QATSCIPP practice framework and standards
• Knowledge of or the ability to acquire knowledge of the relevant government statutes governing statutory child protection work (i.e. Child Protection Act 1999) and the ability to keep current of the legislative, practice and procedural changes within the system
• Ability to demonstrate strong capabilities around building relationships with and motivating vulnerable people, assessing needs, and advocating for the client
• Ability to Work with vulnerable Young People and their families
• Have an understanding of the historical, social, cultural, and economic issues effecting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and young people today
• Highly developed communication skills with the ability to liaise, consult and negotiate positive outcomes in collaboration with clients, internal and external stakeholders.