Senior Permanent Care Officer

2 weeks ago


Barwon Downs, Australia State Of Victoria Full time
Job Title: Senior Permanent Care Officer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Permanent Care Officer to join our team at the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. As a Senior Permanent Care Officer, you will play a critical role in providing permanent care placements for vulnerable children and families in Victoria.

About the Role

The Senior Permanent Care Officer will be responsible for working with child protection, foster care agencies, and other stakeholders to provide permanent care placements for infants, older age children, sibling groups, and children with a disability. This will involve undertaking information sessions, co-facilitating training, completing community applicant assessments, child profile assessments, linking children to families, and conducting conversion to permanent care assessments of kinship and foster carers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in running information and training sessions for child protection, foster care agencies, and other stakeholders.
  • Provide authoritative advice to clients and their families, other agencies, and solicitors on legislation, policies, and processes related to permanent care placements.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication networks with child protection, foster care agencies, and other stakeholders.
  • Attend relevant meetings and court proceedings to ensure the provision of coordinated client services.
  • Undertake relevant negotiations to ensure the provision of coordinated client services.
Requirements
  • Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or a valid work permit or visa.
  • Ability to work in a variety of community-based settings.
  • High level of communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with child protection, foster care agencies, and other stakeholders.

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing is committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. We offer a range of benefits and opportunities for professional development and growth.

Applications are invited from experienced professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. If you are a motivated and experienced professional who is looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please submit your application.


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