Advanced Child Protection Practitioner

3 months ago

Box Hill, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

THE ROLE
Advanced Child Protection Practitioner (Central After Hours Placement Service)
As an effective Advanced Child Protection Practitioner your role will be receiving and assessing reports of alleged abuse and neglect of children and young people. You will 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.
In the role of an Advanced Child Protection Practitioner within the Central After Hours Placement Service your primary function will be sourcing out of home care placements for children and young people. You will collaborate with the DFFH Placement Coordination Unit (PCU), out of home care providers, support services and the After Hours Services - Child Protection in the course of your role. This position will also require shift work outside of business hours, including weekends and public holidays.
The transportation of children is a requirement of this role, as such a valid driver's licence and willingness to travel, including in country regions is essential. There may be the requirement to work overnight and, travel in evenings and early mornings. On occasions, additional hours may be required, including weekends to ensure the wellbeing of children.
You will possess an understanding of Aboriginal culture and demonstrate an understanding of the legislative, policy and practice requirements relating to Aboriginal children, families, and communities, including the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle and the programs and initiatives that support its implementation in child protection practice.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Case planning review and case management: coordinates and leads planning, review and management of own case work.

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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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