Advanced Child Protection Practitioner (High Risk Youth Team)

The High-Risk Youth (HRY) Advanced Child Protection Practitioner receives and assesses reports of allegedabuse and neglect of children and young people. The HRY Advanced Child Protection Practitioner will workintensively with young people who are deemed to be a risk to themselves or/and the community. They undertakeinvestigations and develop plans to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability, anddevelopment of HRY's and to promote their safety and wellbeing through intensive case management.
For more information on the accountabilities and key selection criteria and qualification requirements for the role please refer to the Position Description attached.
MANDATORY VACCINATION POLICYThe department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its workers and clients. The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19) based on Victorian Chief Health Officer's Directions as issued and updated from time to time. Vaccination requirements may differ from role to role based on their risk category and the duties performed. The department's policy (attached) outlines the risk categories and requirements for employees working for the department. Where relevant, proof of immunisation status may be required. For this role, you are required to submit proof of vaccination prior to commencement. Please refer to the attached policy for more information - DFFH COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination policy.

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 outlining their suitability to the position in line with the Key Selection Criteria (max 2 pages)
All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to JSE) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) portal.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
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. c
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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