Divisional Kinship Engagement Worker

1 week ago


Footscray, Victoria, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

THE ROLE

This position is part of the Kinship Model in West Division and will support the Manager Care Support and Engagement, First Support agencies and Area based Kinship Engagement Teams, as they lead and drive the ongoing operation of the model of kinship care in Victoria.

In this position, under the direction of the Manager Care Support and Engagement you will provide guidance, support, and information to internal and external stakeholders regarding the Kinship model in the division.

You will support the Manager care Support and Engagement through the provision of data reports, assist in promoting placement quality and stability by being a key contact point for Child Protection Practitioners and Contracted Case Managers, and provide flexible kinship support.

The position works closely with Child Protection, Care Services, First Support Agencies and Kinship Engagement Teams, to support best outcomes for children in statutory Kinship care.


ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

  • Provide advice and professional expertise to key internal and external stakeholders in areas of responsibility including critical tasks, policy advice, funding, and program development.
  • Support the work of the Manager Care Support and Engagement as they lead and drive the implementation and ongoing operation of the model.
  • Prepare and present, or contribute to, comprehensive reports, briefs, submissions, and correspondence on a range of matters.
Please open the position description to read more.

COVID-19 VACCINATIONThe 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.

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