Job Description

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC – Melbourne VIC

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The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a
n safe, respected and valued life.

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Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+
n equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are
n disadvantaged and vulnerable.

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We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across
n metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

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We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be
n worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse
n backgrounds and abilities.

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If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large
n print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed
n on the ad.

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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and




n Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

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THE ROLE

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The Kinship Engagement worker works to the kinship care model rolled out across Victoria, identifying the needs of children, young people and their carers; stabilising and supporting current kinship care placements with kin and kith families; provide improved and ongoing support to placements through early identification of placement vulnerabilities; act as a point of contact for carer concerns or issues; and support the provision of kinship brokerage funds to support placements and families.

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ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

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- Provide quality, timely and effective assessments and support services.
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- Forge solid connections across the department and with external stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach to kinship care.
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- Participate in supervision, direction, training and development.
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This role requires a Working with Children Check.
n For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

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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)

📌 Kinship Engagement Worker (Victoria)
🏢 Department Of Families, Fairness & Housing Vic
📍 Victoria