CPP-5.1, Senior Child Protection Practitioner (Non-Supervisory), Child Protection Unit, Hume Merri-Bek Area (CPP5) Job posted: 16/05/2024
Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / Fixed term until: 03-JUL-2025
Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: VG/DFFH/ND/535704C
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live asafe, 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 aredisadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings acrossmetropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can beworked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diversebackgrounds and abilities. .
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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness andHousing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
THE ROLE The Senior Child Protection Practitioner (non-supervisory) is responsible for supporting and developing Child Protection Practitioners in the integration of theory and practice whilst demonstrating their expertise through case practice, working collaboratively with the Team Manager to strength case practice, provide effective service delivery and support other practitioners. The Senior Child Protection Practitioner (non-supervisory) may be responsible for receiving and assessing reports of alleged abuse and neglect of children and young people, undertaking investigations and developing 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. The Senior Child Protection Practitioner (non-supervisory) maintains a full case load, is a senior member of the team and works collaboratively with the Team Manager to provide effective service delivery and support to other practitioners.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
Critical Assessment and Reflection
Engaging in risk assessment and analysis as well as case management, reporting and engaging in reflective practice. Engaging Others
Engaging with children, their families and support networks. Collaborating with other practitioners and services and sharing knowledge. Delivering Results
Problem solving, making informed practice decisions, delivering improvements, and managing budgets to achieve best outcomes. Leading and Inspiring
Providing practice leadership to families and stakeholders, leading and developing colleagues and working to improve the existing systems in the DFFH. Please open the position description to read more. COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice , given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
HOW TO APPLY All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) portal. 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 (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
Full time / Fixed term until: 03-JUL-2025
Job classification:CPP5
Contact:#J-18808-Ljbffr
