Cpp 4, Advanced Child Protection Practitioner

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

THE ROLE
The Advanced Child Protection Practitioner receives and assesses reports of alleged abuse and neglect of children and young people.

They undertake investigations and develop plans to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of children and young people and to promote the achievement of case plan objectives within specified timeframes.

This may include taking matters to court.

The Advanced Child Protection Practitioner will oversee the Case Contracted cases that are contracted to Anglicare Victoria, KEYS Program, and will be a member of the care team for children placed in the Keep Embracing Your Success (KEYS) model of care to help drive the case planning goals.

The Advanced Child Protection Practitioner will also work closely with the Placement and Support Planning team to actively identify and prepare eligible referrals to the program

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.
  • Case planning review and case management draws insights from assessment and analysis to formulate a meaningful and effective case plan, and reviews case progress and outcomes. Coordinates and leads the planning, review, and management of casework within DFFH and across other agencies and services.
  • Critical enquiry uses evidence based frameworks to investigate issues, and is able to understand the root cause of each issue as well as the potential implications.
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