THE ROLEThe Department of Families, Fairness and Housing established a new service model to support children engaging in high harm behaviours with complex needs who are at risk of future engagement with the justice system. The service provides an intensive and coordinated response to these children and families targeted to addressing the underlying drivers of high harm behaviours including:Intensive family services delivered through Restoring Families to work with the whole familyStatewide specialist forensic mental health and forensic disability services, andBehaviour change support that works directly with the childIdentification and referral of eligible children and families will occur through multi-agency referral and planning at an area level. Four MARP Coordinators (one per DFFH division) will work with key organisations and agencies in each area to share information, identify at risk children and connect children and families to support services. The MARP coordinator will also make decisions on service eligibility and facilitate referrals directly into the family services component of the model at an area level. Access to the statewide specialist services and behaviour change support will be managed by a Statewide the program was recently extended until 30 June 2028 and as a new service will be subject to ongoing development and refinement. The MARP Coordinator will be required to adapt to program and role changes.ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDEInitiate and maintain effective relationships and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders at peer or senior levels to gain cooperation and meet service delivery objectives, including:Establishing, or where established, improving engagement of partner agencies in local multi-agency partnerships in each area (including with DFFH, Victoria Police and other partners) to share intelligence, and identify and refer high-risk young peoplefacilitating regular area-based meetings of the partnership to gather/share intelligence, identify eligible children, monitor trends, and identify emerging cohort needs.Please open the position description to read more.This role requires a Working with Children Check.Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here: https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-checkFor more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.HOW TO APPLYApplicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf 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.
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