Children's Advocate

5 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeRiskAssessment Full time $94,000 - $125,000
Child Wellbeing Specialist Role

This position is part of an integrated team working to provide specialist services to children and young people entering The Orange Door.

Your key responsibility will involve supporting families and individuals with advice, focusing on risk assessment, engagement, and provision of an initial response. You will also work collaboratively with the Hub team to respond to family violence and children and family vulnerability concerns through the provision of:

  • Screening and triage, assessment, crisis responses, service planning, targeted interventions;
  • Allocation services and coordination of referrals;
  • Collaborative working with the Hub team to support integrated risk assessment and planning, including participating in case conferences, meetings and the resolution of stakeholder issues.

The role requires a strong ability to work with complex needs and risk issues, resilience to support clients who have been exposed to trauma, and the capacity to identify, assess and prioritise risks and needs of clients in a whole of family approach.

To be successful in this position, you will need to have experience working with children and young people, and possess key skills such as problem-solving, communication, and adaptability.

You will be part of a dynamic team that works closely together to achieve common goals and outcomes for vulnerable children and families.

We are committed to creating an environment where our employees feel valued, supported and empowered to make a positive impact.

In return for your dedication and hard work, we offer a range of benefits including professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive work environment.

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