Kinship Engagement Worker

2 hours ago

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

**THE ROLE**

The Divisional Kinship Engagement Worker will support the ongoing success of the Kinship model in the West Division, assist in promoting placement quality and stability by being a key contact point for Child Protection Practitioners and Contracted Case Managers. The Divisional Kinship Engagement Worker will also undertake priority tasks as determined by the manager.

Critical accountabilities will include the engagement of stakeholders, providing advice regarding appropriateness of available supports and completion of priority work.

The successful applicant will be able to work in a fast-paced environment, organised, relationships-focused, solution-focused and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills including advocacy and negotiation skills, be innovative, and collaborative.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Support the work of the Manager Care Support and Engagement as they lead and drive the implementation and ongoing operation of the model.
- Provide advice and professional expertise to key internal and external stakeholders in areas of responsibility including critical tasks, policy advice, funding, and program development.
- Prepare and present, or contribute to, comprehensive reports, briefs, submissions, and correspondence on a range of matters.

**Please open the position description to read more.**

**This role requires a Working with Children Check.**
For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

**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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