Advanced Child Protection Practitioner (Casual), Central After Hours Service
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. .
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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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| Department: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
| Work Type: | Casual/Temporary |
| Job Function: | Community Services |
| Classification: | CPP4 |
| Work Location: | Box Hill |
| Reference: | VG/DFFH/COPL/386681A |
| Closing Date: | 03-Dec-2023 |
| Salary Range: | $92,332 - $104,762 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | 386681 Advanced Child Protection Practitioner, CPP4 - Central After Hours Casual_Sep 2023.docx (Word, 130KB) Job Specification 386681 Advanced Child Protection Practitioner, CPP4 - Central After Hours Casual_Sep 2023.pdf (PDF, 174KB) Job Specification |
| PD Preview: | Preview unavailable for this role |
| Contact: | Mary Taouk mary.taouk@dffh.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
THE ROLE
The After-Hours Child Protection Service (AHCPS) is a state-wide service based in metropolitan Melbourne.
All child protection matters that are received outside core business hours, at weekends or on public holidays, are responded to and managed by this service.
In this team, you will receive and assess new reports of alleged child abuse or neglect and conduct urgent visits to assess the risk and safety of a child whilst operating on a rotating roster that includes day, afternoon and night shifts.
Advanced child protection practitioners work with more complex cases and situations. You need a minimum of two years case work experience in child and family social work, preferably in child protection.
As a casual employee you will be expected to participate in the after hours roster on a regular basis, completing all shifts including night, afternoon and day.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
1. 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.
2. 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 DFFH and across other agencies and services.
3. Critical enquiry - uses evidence-based frameworks to investigate issues and is able to understand the root cause of each issue as well as the potential implications.
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) <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.
