THE ROLE
This position will focus on the development and implementation of health and education initiatives for children and young people in care services so that their diverse needs are better identified and responded to.
You will have responsibility for developing and supporting cross agency processes that ensure timely health and education assessments, support the coordination of children and young people's treatment and support packages as determined through the assessment process.
You will work in close consultation and partnership with Department of Health, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing central staff, the Department of Education and Training, Community Service Organisations, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, local schools and education providers, and community health providers.
Are you

Interested in improving outcomes for children and young people who have been removed from the family home and placed in care services?
Capable of working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing demands in a dynamic work environment?
Skilled in planning and organising, gathering and analysing information, and report writing?
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

Drive or actively support the establishment and practice of the local Education Supports for Children in Care (ESCC) service model and program/s in Outer Eastern Melbourne bringing together key education related services.
Maintain oversight of children identified as disengaged from education, in collaboration with LOOKOUT, ensuring they are linked into ESCC or other appropriate supports.
Identify and address escalating barriers that impact children and young people accessing or making the most of supports and working with stakeholders to address the issues.
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Mandatory Requirement:
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COVID-19 VACCINATIONThe department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
HOW TO APPLY
All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) portal.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
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)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.