Divisional Kinship Engagement Worker

1 week ago


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

THE ROLE


This position is part of the Kinship Model in South Division and will support the Divisional Kinship Engagement Coordinator and Kinship Engagement Manager as they lead and drive the implementation and ongoing operation of the model of kinship care in Victoria.

In this position, under the direction of the Kinship Engagement Coordinator you will provide guidance, support and information to internal and external stakeholders regarding Kinship Brokerage, assisting to embed the Kinship model in the division.

You will support the administration of the flexible brokerage, 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, Kinship Engagement Teams, to support best outcomes for children in statutory Kinship care.


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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