Advanced Child Protection Practitioner

3 days ago


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

THE ROLEThe Central After Hours Service is located within the Eastern Metropolitan Region and provides a range of After Hours Services within the program area of Statewide Services Group. Services operating from the Central After Hours Service include:

- The After Hours Child Protection Service (AHCPS) is a state wide service that responds to new child protection reports and contacts regarding existing child protection clients made to Department of Health & Human Services Position description - Department of Families, Fairness and Housing 2 OFFICIAL out of business hours. The AHCPS also incorporates an after hours placement function for children and young people requiring out of home placement.
- The Streetwork Outreach Service (SOS) and Central After Hours and Bail Placement Service (CAHABPS) operates as an integrated after hours service providing assertive street based outreach to young people at risk of harm and exploitation in St Kilda and the Central Business District; and a response for young people at risk of being remanded due to their criminal activity, undertaking assessments in relation to bail placement suitability and facilitation of bail placement. The Advanced Child Protection Practitioner (AHCPES) receives and assesses reports of alleged abuse and neglect of children and young people. They undertake investigations and develop plans to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is achieved.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE1.1 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. 1.2 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 DFFH and across other agencies and services. 1.3 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.Please open the position description to read more.
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