Child Protection Practice Leader Youth Offending

2 weeks ago

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

THE ROLE
The child protection Practice Leader is responsible for providing expert case advice and leadership; supporting and developing child protection practitioners in the integration of theory and practice while demonstrating expertise through case management. The Practice Leader supports practice to 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. The Practice Leader also undertakes case practice quality audits and provides regular practice forums and reflective practice sessions.

The Youth Offending Network (YON) Project will develop a therapeutic group work program. This program forms one component of a suite of interventions to support young people at risk of antisocial/criminal behaviour, exploitation, and further entrenchment in the Justice system.

Each of the Practice Leader roles will have specific responsibilities:
Position #1 - will be responsible for developing and implementing the group work project with Community Service Organisations.

Position #2 - will be responsible for operational oversight of all YON clients co-allocation and systems oversight.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

1.1 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.
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VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY
The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19). The department's COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy(Word) outlines the requirements for existing employees, other workplace participants and prospective employees. Please read in full prior to applying.
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