Cpp 4, Advanced Child Protection Practitioner
2 days ago
Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
**Salary**: $90,067 - $102,192
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: VG/DFFH/WWD/668051-2
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
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**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**.**
**T**he Advanced Child Protection Practitioner will oversee the Case Contracted cases that are contracted to Anglicare Victoria, KEYS Program, and will be a member of the care team for children placed in the Keep Embracing Your Success (KEYS) model of care to help drive the case planning goals. The Advanced Child Protection Practitioner will also work closely with the Placement and Support Planning team to actively identify and prepare eligible referrals to the program**
**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 DFFH 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.
**Please open the position description to read more.**
**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.
**HOW TO APPLY**
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
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