About the Role The purpose of the Child and Family Practitioner MAPSS is to engage and support young people referred to the MAPSS program to improve outcomes across areas of safety, health and wellbeing, social and emotional development, education, and learning.
The incumbent works in partnership with the young person and their care team to develop and implement high-quality, individually tailored Care Plans, outlining goals which draw upon the young person's strengths and addressing identified needs.
The objective of the position is to support young people to achieve higher outcomes across ecological domains which correspond with the Child and Youth Wellbeing framework, using the Outcomes Star tool to capture the voice of the young person and their needs, and to assess and measure progress across these domains.




Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain functional and supportive relationships with young people and their care teams in order to promote positive outcomes.
Utilise the Outcomes Star tool to complete initial assessment of strengths and needs, capturing the young person's voice and informing goals.
Complete safety planning with the young person as necessary.
Coordinate formal review meetings with relevant stakeholders.
Support and advocate for the young person's safety and best interests at all times.
Participate in regular supervision with the Senior Child and Family Practitioner and be open to peer supervision and feedback.
Undertake regular reporting to referral agency outlining progress, barriers and case planning.
Ensure the necessary Care Plan and risk assessments are developed and implemented.
Keep case notes and other records as required by LWB and by law.
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📌 Child & Family Practitioner Mapss. Full Time Max-Term Contract (9 Months) - Hobart
🏢 Life Without Barriers
📍 Hobart