THE ROLEKinship Engagement Coordinator The Kinship Engagement Coordinator works under the model of kinship care in the early identification of potential kinship carers in a child or young person's network and supervising staff providing ongoing kinship placement support.
The Kinship Engagement Coordinator will work closely with Child Protection to support the case plan goals.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE * Forge strong connections across the department and with external stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach.
* Provide advice and professional expertise to key internal and external stakeholders in areas of responsibility including critical policy, funding, and program development.
* Contribute to service development and implementation of new initiatives and policy.
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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.