Tangentyere Council is a community controlled Public Benevolent Institution delivering human services and social enterprise activities for the benefit of Aboriginal people from the Town Camps and Central Australia. First incorporated in 1979, the organisation was a finalist in the 2016 Reconciliation Australia, Indigenous Governance Awards and is one of the 15-20 biggest Aboriginal Corporations in Australia. The Council offers 6 Weeks Annual Leave
Intensive Family and Parenting Service Coordinator
Level: 7
Salary: 92,150 per annum/pro rata
Hours/Employment Status: 37.5 hrs per week
The Intensive Family and Parenting Service (IFPS) program receives referrals both from Territory Families (TF) and from the wider community and provides intensive support to families with children aged 0-18 residing in the Alice Springs region across the broad social work spectrum. Working from a strengths based perspective, the IFPS team provides focused and purposeful intensive support to families on their caseload, working alongside them to address safety concerns and risk factors to ensure the family stays together and the children can remain safely in the family home.
This position is focused on the provision of high level support, supervision and co-ordination to the CFK Intensive Family Preservation Service (IFPS) program, and will require high levels of communication and engagement with the Department of Territory Families (TF). It requires both extensive understanding and experience of the Child Protection system including relevant legislation, strong supervisory and communication skills, and high level case management knowledge relevant to the provision of effective support of CFK staff with varying levels of experience in providing family support. This position is directly responsible for all ensuring all reporting requirements are met within timeframes as per IFPS protocols.
The CFK IFPS program has a very strong commitment to cultural safety in its practice. The service model works from a strengths-based approach empowering families and working with them towards outcomes of their choice. This position reports to the CFK Division Manager and is supported with professional supervision.
This position requires a satisfactory Police Check and Ochre Card. Applications must address the Selection Criteria and include a Curriculum Vitae with nominated referees. A suitable applicant may be appointed prior to closing date.
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Closing Date: March 13, 2020