Practice Leader - Intensive Restoration Program - 978721 at Department of Education Tasmania

Leeuwarden, Frisia, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Coordination, Stakeholder Liaison, Family Preservation, Child Protection, Crisis Intervention, Case Planning, Risk Assessment, Clinical Supervision, Regulatory Compliance, Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Applications for this EoI are restricted to employees within this Agency in accordance with Managing Positions in the State Service 2016 and Employment in the State Service - Employment Direction No. 1. The Team Intensive Restoration is designed to actively engage and intensively support parents with children in Out of Home Care (OOHC) to work towards addressing the concerns that led to the children entering OOHC. It aims to safely restore children into the care of their parents using a supported approach. The Intensive Restoration Program supports families in the home and helps families to work out what is working well, what can improve, and what they would like to change so that children can safety been restored into the care of their parents and family network. The program operates as part of the broader Family Preservation team, with practitioners often working collaboratively across, and contributing to, other family preservation services to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to supporting families. About the Role The Children, Young Persons and their Families Act 1997 provides the legal mandate for the department to take action to protect children and young people from abuse and neglect and promote their safety stability and development. Child Safety Workers have a specific statutory role in protecting children and young people from harm and promoting their rights and healthy development. The Practice Leader for the Intensive Restoration Program is responsible for coordinating supports for families who have been assessed as suitable for restoration. This includes liaising with key stakeholders and ensuring interventions are aligned with best practice and the overarching case plan. We are offering * ASAP start up to 12 Months * Full-time, 76 hours per fortnight Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1. We are looking for Essential * Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment * A tertiary qualification approved by the relevant National Board, for example a Bachelor of Social Work, and eligibility for membership with the relevant National Board or professional association; or * An alternative tertiary qualification (AQF Level 7 Qualification) in a discipline considered relevant to the duties, for example Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Psychology, Bachelor of Youth Work, Bachelor of Psychological Science; or * An Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (AQF Level 5 or 6 Qualification) in a discipline considered relevant to the duties, for example a Diploma in Community Services. * Current Driver’s Licence * The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: 1 Conviction checks in the following areas: a) crimes of violence b) sex related offences c) serious drug offences d) crimes involving dishonesty e) serious traffic offences 2 Identification check 3 Disciplinary actions in previous employment check Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual. Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online Statement Of Duties (PDF) [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtn6MWBhIdJZcfG9ETMLP72Rl3AMNxU8FQGHKBIZtqOT6oG_FbiOzzXGNHlH0xRaVRJYCfzMEB0-e9lzY4athL92RLIRC_kcNEbz-EHom4sLqlV19u0_Y6gt2v_wy-KKyCfK30cB3GHMxdM6TGowrmjw%7e%7e] Statement Of Duties (DOCX) [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtmU-He-jNiUlZkqJ7p6mG7ixe678BN6tkDSfGv0umsWIknTrl3P6gcYQisJLwecLbDQur2mQG5VRlBg-WEa94HxI3m1nxLNX0Ml-2cOe1iaCi6cvtbVFhQYnUV778t2sEM1u19gAlaZ22lty7btyg2Q%7e%7e] How to apply Applications should include: * a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and * a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history. * a valid email address for the purposes of email communication. * The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties. Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria. Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date. More information For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF) [https://documentcentre.education.tas.gov.au/_layouts/15/DocIdRedir.aspx?ID=TASED-1060461114-145]. Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au. Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person. Name: Sami Niejalke Title: State Coordinator - Intensive Family Engagement Service Phone: 0436 818 553 Email: sami.niejalke@decyp.tas.gov.au

Responsibilities

The Practice Leader coordinates supports for families assessed for restoration to ensure children safely return to their parents. This involves liaising with stakeholders and ensuring interventions align with best practices and case plans.