The Role
Kinship care is provided by relatives or a member of a child or young person's social network when a child cannot live with their parents. In December 2017, the Minister for Families and Children announced the rollout of a new model of kinship care throughout Victoria which commenced on 1 March 2018. The model focuses 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.
Situated in the Placement and Support Planning Unit in West Division, the Kinship Engagement Coordinator will play a pivotal role in continuing the model of kinship care in Victoria. The Coordinator will undertake the initial search for a child or young person's extended family network, promote placement quality and stability, and support children and young people by being a key contact point for kinship carers. The Coordinator reports to the Manager Placement and Support Planning and works closely with the Kinship Engagement Team and Child Protection to support the case plan goals.
Accountabilities
* Forge 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.
Requirements
This role requires a Working with Children Check. Further advice on obtaining this check can be found at https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-check. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Successful candidates may be required to complete pre‐employment screening including a national police check and misconduct screening.
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