KICS Kinship Service is a joint program delivered by Kummara Association and Infinity Community Solutions Ltd. KICS Kinship Service is a child and young person centred, whole-of-family focused out-of-home care service in Brisbane District resting on the foundation practice framework of the Family Partnership Model. The service provides out-of-home care support while maintaining a whole-of-family lens focused on well-being, attachment and bonding through case management.

The KICS Kinship Coordinator is responsible for the effective coordination, delivery and oversight of the service, including leading, supervising and mentoring staff in providing effective service delivery to children, young people, carers and families.

The position requires:

• A tertiary degree in Social Work, Psychology or other related discipline. (applicants without the qualification will not be considered)
• Significant experience in providing high-level care services for children/young people in and out of home-care settings
• Leadership experience within a social welfare context including structured supervision and conflict resolution

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

SCHADS Award - Salary Range: $80,000 to $85,000

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and professional working relationships within the community and with both government and non-government organisations
• Highly developed knowledge and understanding of the developmental needs of children and young people, the impacts of trauma, and the resulting emotional and behavioural issues and the ability to build positive relationships with children and young people in care
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to implement effective supervision and self-care in the child protection including a demonstrated ability to coach, supervise, performance manage and mentor staff
• Demonstrated ability to implement and maintain effective service delivery across diverse teams with a focus on quality record keeping, assessments and utilisation of organisational client management systems in line with organisational procedures
• Demonstrated understanding of, and ability to, work in alignment with the Purpose and Guiding Principles of Kummara Association and Infinity Community Solutions Ltd.