Kinship Engagement Coordinator
vor 8 Stunden
Location: Melbourne | Northern MetropolitanJob type: Full timeOrganisation: Department of Families, Fairness and HousingOccupation: Community ServicesReference: VG/DFFH/COPL/562321Job posted: 08/01/2025Closes: 22/01/2025Classification: CYF5Salary Range: $115,357 - $132,764Work location: Melbourne | Northern MetropolitanThe 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, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth.
The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.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.THE ROLEKinship Engagement CoordinatorThis innovative position will drive positive changes and enhance the life outcomes for children and young people across each of the Department of Families Fairness and Housing areas.
The Kinship Engagement Coordinator will work under the new model of kinship care that was rolled out across Victoria, in the early identification of potential kinship carers in a child or young person's network and supervising staff providing ongoing kinship placement support.Kinship care is provided by relatives or a member of child or young person's social network when a child cannot live with their parents.
The model will focus 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 great emphasis on assessing the needs of carers, children and young people.The new kinship care model will include 17 dedicated Kinship Engagement Coordinators as well as these Kinship Engagement Worker positions employed by the department.
There will be additional investment to provide better support to placements from commencement and identifying the needs of carers, children and young people.Situated in the Placement and Support Planning Unit in the North Division, the Kinship Engagement Coordinator will play a pivotal role to implement the new model of Kinship Carer in Victoria.
The Kinship Engagement Coordinator, supported by the Kinship Engagement Worker, will undertake the initial search for a child or young person's extended family network.
The Kinship Engagement Worker will promote placement quality and stability and support children and young people by being a key contact point for Kinship carers.
The Kinship Engagement Worker will report to the Kinship Engagement Coordinator.The role requires a strength-based practitioner who is child-centred and family-focused, with a commitment to securing positive outcomes and enhancing opportunities for children and young people accessing out of home care.ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDEForge strong connections across the department and with external stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach.Provide advice and professional expertise to key internal and external stakeholders in areas of responsibility including critical policy, funding and program development.Contribute to service development and implementation of new initiatives and policy.Please open the position description to read more.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 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.Please apply to submit your interest in this position.Aneta Hudson - Manager | 0456958102 / ****** apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing job application system.
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Kinship Engagement Coordinator
vor 8 Stunden
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