Job Opportunity
The Rural After Hours Services (RAHS) team is seeking a skilled professional to join their critical role in responding to urgent cases where children are at risk.
This vital position involves:
* Responding to reports about children who require protection services
* Conducting investigations and developing plans to ensure the immediate safety and wellbeing of children and young people
* Visiting children or families in urgent cases where harm or likelihood of harm requires immediate Child Protection involvement
* Preparing matters for the Children's Court
* Collaborating with other professionals, including police, family violence services, Aboriginal Controlled Community Organisations (ACCO), and medical professionals, to share information and conduct a shared approach to risk management
Key responsibilities include:
Risk Assessment and Analysis
* Collecting and analysing information from various sources to identify and mitigate risks associated with each situation
* Applying forensic expertise and professional judgement to assess evidence and inform decision-making
Case Planning Review and Case Management
* Developing effective case plans based on thorough assessment and analysis
* Reviewing case progress and coordinating the planning, review, and management of casework within the Department for Families and Communities and across other agencies and services
Critical Enquiry
* Using evidence-based frameworks to investigate issues and understand root causes and potential implications