Advanced Child Protection Practitioner Cpp4

7 days ago

Footscray, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

THE ROLE
The High Risk Youth (HRY) Advanced Child Protection Practitioner receives and assesses reports of alleged abuse and neglect of children and young people. The HRY Advanced Child Protection Practitioner will work intensively with young people who are deemed to be a risk to themselves or/and the community. They undertake investigations and develop plans to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of HRY's and to promote their safety and wellbeing through intensive case management.
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. Co-ordinates and leads the planning, review, and management of casework within DHHS 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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VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY
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