Advanced Child Protection Practitioner (Community Based) Job posted: 25/09/2024 Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Full time / Fixed Term until: 27-JUN-2025 Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Occupation: Community Services Reference: VG/DFFH/ND/588680 C Closes: 09/10/2024 Classification: CPP4 Salary Range: $95,102 - $107,905 The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth.
The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated.
All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
THE ROLE The Advanced Child Protection Practitioner, Community Based is an outposted child protection position that will work as a part of a team from The Orange Door in the local area.
The position will report to the Team Manager, Community Based.
The position will be required to, at times, attend the local Child Protection office for child protection related activities and meetings.
Working within a multi-disciplinary setting, the Advanced CPP, Community Based will provide advice, support and consultation to practitioners within The Orange Door, as well as to Family Services, Specialist Family Violence Services and Men's Services where required.
Advice, support, and consultation will occur where there are significant concerns for the wellbeing of children and young people.
The position will work collaboratively with the services to support earlier and more effective intervention to vulnerable children, young people and their families and, where required, support the engagement of families with services.
Work may include direct involvement with unborn children, where there is a high likelihood of child protection intervention post birth.
The position may also support the child protection program in the early identification and facilitation of appropriate referrals to The Orange Door and/or Integrated Family Services.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Risk assessment and analysis - gathers information through a variety of sources and technologies in order to identify, articulate, and plan for the risks relating to each situation.
Applies a strong forensic lens, and professional judgement, to analyse the available evidence.
Problem solving - integrates knowledge and internal insight with leading practice and research to address problems.
Evaluating and delivering program improvements - works with colleagues and key stakeholders to evaluate programs, identify opportunities, develop solutions, and identify and overcome barriers to continuously improve program outcomes.
Collective leadership - demonstrates how to team with colleagues, in order to provide staff with a deeper meaning and value, as well as a strong leadership team.
COVID-19 VACCINATION The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice , given their individual circumstances.
As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
HOW TO APPLY All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange portal.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
Attachments can be uploaded in.doc,.docx,.pdf,.txt or.rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
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