Advanced Child Protection Practitioner Casual Cpp4
2 days ago
THE ROLE
The Advanced Child Protection Practitioner receives and assesses reports of alleged abuse and neglect of children and young people. They undertake investigations and 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. This may include taking matters to court.
Bayside Peninsula Area (BPA) is seeking a Casual Advanced Child Protection Practitioner (ACPP4) to be part of an agile area-based team supporting enhanced service delivery to children and families during a period of increased workload.
The role will focus on activities including outreach visits, case reviews to identify and progress case planning and support decision making, case follow-up and the completion of case closures, courts reports, transfer summaries and other duties as required.
As we return to our workplaces, we're shifting the way we work to include greater flexibility. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to experience various aspects of the Child Protection program with flexibility around how we work.
This is a chance to join a rapidly growing team that is innovative and committed to make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
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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