Family Facilitator
Fulltime |Townsville |Closes 5pm, 23rd May 2024
This is a dynamic and rewarding role, as TAIHS is a unique organisation, providing a varied range of services across multiple facets of our community.
TAIHS was established in 1974. At that time, it was the fourth Aboriginal community-controlled health service (ACCHS) established in Australia. TAIHS provides comprehensive primary health services and a range of community services. TAIHS seeks to improve health and social outcomes for the community through strategic partnerships advocacy for needs, promotion of awareness and education in improved health and social practices, the promotion of knowledge and understanding of underlying issues to address the unique patient and client needs and the development of evidence-based practices.
We “strive to provide a truly comprehensive model of care that responds to the physical, social, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs of our people”.
The Position
The purpose of the Family Facilitator (FF) is to work collaboratively with at risk families to assist them in identifying their needs using Family Led Decision Making (FLDM) framework to ensure their children are safe. The FF will provide support to families through culturally appropriate practices that effectively engage with traditional owners, elders and families across all communities. The FF position is also expected to build and maintain professional relationships with staff of the Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women.
To be suitable for this position, your qualifications, experience & licenses for the role will consist of
- 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.
- Please click here to view the current Position Description
- You must submit the below documentation.
- CV/Resume
- One page cover letter detailing how you will achieve success in the position
Email: hr@taihs.net.au
Proof of qualifications and current registration (as appropriate) are to be provided prior to commencement of employment.
THIS IS AN IDENTIFIED ROLE FOR ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER APPLICANTS