Kinship Engagement Worker

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, 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 are disadvantaged and vulnerable.We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. .If you’re having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.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)Job DetailsDepartment: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Work Type: Fixed term - full time Job Function: Community Services Classification: CYF4 Work Location: Box Hill Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/523975A Closing Date: 10-Jun-2024 Salary Range: $101,499 - $111,995 Job Duration: Fixed term until: 11-APR-2025 Attachments: (PDF, 230KB)
Job Specification(Word, 136KB)
Job SpecificationContact: Kate Sherwin
0429278554 or kate.sherwin@dffh.vic.gov.auPosition DetailsTHE ROLEKinship care is provided by relatives or a member of child or young person's social network when a child cannot live with their parents. In March 2018, a new model of kinship care was rolled out across Victoria. The model focuses on: better and earlier identification of kinship carers; strengthening connections for Aboriginal children and young people with family, culture and community; providing increased, ongoing support for carers, children and young people; and a greater emphasis on assessing the needs of carers, children and young people.The new kinship care model includes dedicated kinship practitioners employed by the department. There is additional investment to provide better support to placements from commencement and identifying the needs of carers, children and young people. There is also additional support to Aboriginal agencies to strengthen supports to Aboriginal children and young people, including finding extended family, supporting carers and helping children and young people return to their parents where possible.The Kinship Engagement Worker will play a pivotal role to implement the model of kinship care in Victoria. The Kinship Engagement Worker may undertake the initial search for a child or young person's extended family network, and promote placement quality and stability and support children and young people by being a key contact point for kinship carers and providing flexible kinship support. Kinship Engagement Workers may also assist to embed the new model of kinship into operational practice. The Kinship Engagement Worker will report to the Kinship Engagement Coordinator.The Kinship Engagement Coordinator and the Kinship Engagement Worker will work closely with Child Protection to support the case plan goals.COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current , given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.HOW TO APPLYAll VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the (JSE)
https://jse.vic.gov.au/user/login?destination=/new-home-page
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.Job details Department: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Job Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/523975A
Location: Box Hill
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Community Services
Classification: CYF4
Salary Range: $101,499 - $111,995
Job Duration: Fixed term until: 11-APR-2025
Date posted: 27-May-2024
Application Close Date: 10-Jun-2024
Attachments: (PDF, 230KB)
Job Specification(Word, 136KB)
Job SpecificationContact:Kate Sherwin0429278554 or kate.sherwin@dffh.vic.gov.au