Advanced Child Protection Practitioner - High Risk Youth

THE ROLE

The High Risk Youth (HRY) Advanced Child Protection Practitioner receives and assesses reports of alleged abuse and neglect of children and young people. The HRY Advanced Child Protection Practitioner will work intensively with young people who are deemed to be a risk to themselves or/and the community. They undertake investigations and develop plans to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of HRY's and to promote their safety and wellbeing through intensive case management.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Risk assessment and analysis - gathers information through a variety of sources and technologies in order to identify, articulate, and plan for the risks relating to each situation. Applies a strong forensic lens, and professional judgement, to analyse the available evidence.
• Case planning review and case management - draws insights from assessment and analysis to formulate a meaningful and effective case plan, and reviews case progress and outcomes. Co-ordinates and leads the planning, review, and management of casework within DHHS and across other agencies and services.
• Child centred and family focused relationship based practice - focuses on the child and incorporates the family and social network, to deliver timely and proactive solutions.
• Problem solving - integrates knowledge and internal insight with leading practice and research to address problems.
• Culturally informed practice and safety - understands and applies culturally informed practice that is focused on the child in the context of their family, in a way that considers situations, activities, decisions, and outcomes from the perspective of each stakeholder's cultural background.
• Practice leadership - leads children, families, and stakeholders through Child Protection assessment and decision making in an open, informed, proactive, and assertive manner.

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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 (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

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