Other (Administration & Office Support)
Government - State (Government & Defence)
Working with the Community Services Directorate (CSD) offers you the opportunity to directly contribute to supporting the Canberra Community. The Clinical Services and Practice Assurance (CSPA) Branch has an opportunity for a team leader in the Case Analysis Team and is seeking applications from experienced Health Professionals to join the team. CSPA is focused on supporting the continuous improvement of CYF practice and decision making.
The position is responsible for providing strong leadership and management of the case analysis team and identifying areas of practice improvement to assist CYF in meeting statutory obligations. This will be done by conducting analysis of individual cases, taking into consideration all the information held by CYF. The team will provide independent advice, quality assurance, and guidance to caseworkers and team leaders, having considered the historic and current risks, the impact and risk of cumulative harm, any identified vulnerabilities to the safety of children and young people, and the protective factors which mitigate these vulnerabilities. The themes identified within individual cases will be used to strengthen training, policy and procedures, and practice guidance to staff.
Community Services Directorate (CSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) people.
Eligibility/Other requirements: Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Welfare, Social Science, or related discipline are essential. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who do not have these qualifications but who have appropriate and relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage and experience are eligible to apply.Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.The successful candidate will work in accordance with and uphold the ACT Public Service Values and Signature Behaviours, ACT Government's Respect, Equity and Diversity Framework, and the Directorate's Work Health and Safety System.CYPP4 must have at least five (5) years of practical experience working with children, young people, and/or their families in a social work/case management role.Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) - Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au).Notes: A merit pool may be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
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