Kin Connector & Family Support Specialist

About

ATSICHS Brisbane delivers health care and community services that are culturally safe and built around the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Brisbane and Logan regions. We are a community-owned not-for-profit organisation, started over 50 years ago to improve health outcomes for our people, our way. Through offering wraparound services, we support the physical, social, emotional, cultural and spiritual wellbeing of our people. We are working towards a future where our community thrives.

You can access the full Position Description by visiting our website under "Join Our Team".

As a key member of the ATSICHS Brisbane team, the ATSICHS Kin Connector & Family Support Specialistprogramis a unique initiative that works toidentifykin placement pathways for children and young peopleresidingin the child safety residential OOHC system. The aim of the program is tore-unifyfamilyunder safe and thriving conditions. The program is not only excludedtokin placement options but also places a great emphasis on family reunification with biological parents, when safe to do so.Coordinatedand culturally safe supportand interventions are provided to families. By offering a comprehensive mix of services tailored to family and community needs, we aim to build family capacity, strengthen community connections, and safeguard the wellbeing of children.

Duties

- Effectively engage clients(extended family and kin of child)through cold-call home-based visits. Turn initial ‘kin engagement’home visitintoongoingconsentand interest in becoming a Kin Carer.




- While completingfamilyengagementactivities,ask toidentifyotherstrong family members that couldpossibly becomea kin carer. Actively seekcontactdetails and relationship connection with child and broader family.
- Engage the child and/or lead Residential Care Worker indeterminingthe views andwishes of family placement options with family, asdirected by line Manager. Utilise the Narrative Assessment Tools to assessbarriers and wishes.
- Assistin the assessment of carers, including initial screening, Blue Card submission, and PAC assessments.Advocate and support families when being assessed externally.
- Develop a comprehensive Transition Plan(Case Plan)that explicitly addresses allconcernsoutlined in the (1) referral, (2) program assessment tool, (3)TransitionNAT tools, (4)Child Assessment,and(5) Carer Assessment.
- Deliver case managed services according to the program model of care, ensuringminimum case load requirements aremaintainedto ensureequitableaccess to services for community.
- Maintainaccurateand detailed case notes of all client interactions, ensuring case notes are written from the perspective of clients in their voice.
- Ensure clients completethe ‘Have Your Say’ client feedback tool andsubmit.



Act on the client feedback to make continuous improvements to your practice and approach with clients.
- As perMOBnetPerformance module,participatein monthly prescheduledsupervision with direct lineManager.Ensure Supervision tasks are thepriorityin work completion.Ensure all associated monthly supervision tasks inMOBnetarecompleted (two-way feedback, team culture scoreetc).

Culture

- Everything we do is driven by a deep connection to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- We’re united in our purpose to improve lives, strengthen families, and support our communities to thrive.
- We embrace innovation, new technologies, and evidence-based approaches to meet the evolving needs of our community.
- You’ll be supported by a welcoming culture where your voice is heard, your strengths are valued, and your wellbeing matters.
- We celebrate achievements, value collaboration, and make work an enjoyable and fulfilling place to be.
- Starting salary of $105,673per annum + 12% super.
- Company provided laptop & mobile phone.
- Salary package up to $15,900 net and add Entertainment Benefits up to $2,649 every Fringe Advantages Tax (FBT) year.
- Flexible rostering hours/9 day fortnight options available.
- Work for an organisation that values growth and innovation to provide culturally safe community and health care.
- You’ll be supported with training, access to learning and development opportunities (including LinkedIn Learning) as well as career progression pathways.
- Employee Assistance Program — access up to six free and confidential sessi

📌 Kin Connector (Brisbane)
🏢 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community Heal
📍 Brisbane