Child Safety Support Officer (Cairns)

To deliver culturally appropriate, practical prevention, early intervention support services to families utilising a range of strategies, including consultation, support and advice, to strengthen the family unit and assist in the diversion of families from the statutory child protection system. Your responsibilities As a Child Safety Support Officer, you will:
• Ensure that service delivery is consistent with departmental policies and procedures, departmental objectives and current trends.
• Provide culturally appropriate prevention, early intervention, and family support strategies to children and families including referral, provision of information, advocacy and consultation.
• Consult with relevant stakeholders and negotiate with service providers to design, implement and maintain appropriate casework and individualised service plans that link clients to the services and supports they require.
• Liaise and develop links with relevant stakeholders including families, community agencies and relevant government departments.
• Participate effectively as a team member in a multidisciplinary team.
• Develop and maintain knowledge relevant to the role, and actively participate in appropriate learning and development processes.
• Prepare reports and maintain accessible and transparent case records consistent with departmental case management requirements.
• 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. Your mandatory requirements
• Possession of or able to obtain a blue card administered by the Queensland Public Safety Business Agency
• Travel is a requirement of this position, therefore, it is a requirement that the applicant hold a current "C" Class Drivers licence. Job Ad Reference: QLD/********* Closing Date: Friday, 15th May **** Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qklwp