Kinship Engagement Worker

7 days ago

East Loddon Shire, Australia Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing Full time $70,000 - $120,000 per year

THE ROLE

Located in the Placement Support Planning Unit North Rural, this innovative position will drive positive changes and enhance the life outcomes for children and young people. The Placement and Support Planning Unit provides a range of specialist knowledge and expertise to assist area-based service delivery teams. It also provides direct client services across the North Division, fulfilling a co-ordinating role and improving client access to services. The unit includes the Kinship Engagement Program, Placement Coordination Unit, and Health and Education Coordination.

The Kinship Engagement Worker, supervised by the Kinship Engagement Coordinator, will work under the model of kinship care which was rolled out across Victoria in March 2018. In this role you will promote placement stability by providing ongoing and flexible support to kinship placements, and conduct kinship finding activities to identify potential kinship or respite options, or mentors for child and young people subject to child protection intervention. You will also assist with embedding all components of the kinship model into practice.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

  • Provide quality, timely and effective case practice and support services.
  • Forge strong connections across the department and with external stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach.
  • Contribute to service development and implementation of new initiatives and policy.

Please open the position description to read more.

This role requires a Working with Children Check.

Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here:

For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

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.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs )

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

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