The Family Link Researcher assists Aboriginal youth and children that are at risk of entering or already within Out-of-home-care (OOHC) statewide (NSW). The researcher provides family history research to Family and Community Services (DCJ) and non government organisations (NGO's) to assist in the place of children and Young people in Kinship placement. Apply Here
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- The prime objectives is to achieve Kinship placements for Aboriginal children removed from their natural families and to assist in the development of Cultural Care Plans.
- Research is compiled by accessing information via various agencies and online to identify family members.
- Provide Family History research to meet deadlines within timeframes of the Legal system.
- Provide Family History research to assist DCJ with Cultural Care Plans.
- Locating and providing contact details for family members deemed suitable by DCJ for caring or having contact with the child or young person.
- Prepare and maintain client files.
- Use of the national Foxtrot database to accurately reflect case/research notes.
- Engage with Aboriginal, Torres Strait and non-indigenous communities and other service providers.
- Respond to enquiries in a professional and timely manner as per Link-Up NSW’s Policies.
- Contribute in a positive way to regular team meetings and report on progress against agreed work plans.