The Transition and Post Care Support Team will work directly with young people aged 15-21 years who have complex and high risk behavioral, emotional, psychological, disability and/or mental health needs and who are most at risk of homelessness as they transition to adulthood. The team provides direct support to young people to build adaptive skill aimed to improve the success of maintaining tenancies and co-tenancies – reducing the risk of homelessness.

Whild providing high quality supports and advice on a range of tasks associated with their complex and high risk support requirements, there will be a clear focus on positive outcomes for the young person in achieving their goals, interests and aspirations.

Please refer to the attached Role Description for more details.

Job details

The Transition and Post Care Support Officer's key responsibilities are:

• Provide services based on the principles of the Strengthening Families Protecting Children Framework for Practice and the core elements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle.
• Involve the young person in goal setting and person-centred planning while maintaining and supporting their connection to family, culture and community.
• Organise and facilitate stakeholder meetings.
• Organise the provision of specialist services that address high risk and complex behaviours and assist with the development of independent living skills including adaptive skills aimed to improve maintaining tenancies and co tenancies.
• Consult and develop relationships with government and non-government agencies including Queensland Health, Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works and the National Disability Insurance Agency to ensure efficient, effective and financially supported service delivery.
• Develop, implement, maintain and review where necessary information systems, data bases and procedures relevant to the service.
• Prepare documentation relevant to the service including letters, reports, meeting minutes, PowerPoint presentations and associated written communications.
• Ensure program compliance and monitoring in terms of relevant human resource, financial management and other standards, policies and legislation relevant to the operations of the Department.
• Enhance the local regional community by actively practicing and promoting excellence in service delivery and identifying opportunities for improving regional client service.

To enable us to assess your application, please include:

• a statement not more than two pages, that summarises your skills, experience and achievements against the leadership competencies/capabilities and duties/responsibilities

• a current resume containing details of 2 referees. At least one referee should have a thorough knowledge of your work over the past two years as your manager or supervisor.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 561308 24 - Role Description (Word, 671KB)