The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. .
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THE ROLE
The Senior Coordinator, Targeted Care Packages plays a key role in improving outcomes for children in out-of-home care and preventing children entering residential care.
You will use your strong planning, coordination and stakeholder relationship skills to design and implement tailored supports to support the development and implementation of individualised packages to improve outcomes for children in care. The position works closely with Child Protection and community-based agencies to deliver innovative and therapeutic placement supports. In addition, you'll play a key role in monitoring the implementation of packages, working closely with agencies that deliver the TCPs to ensure that goals are achieved and strong financial oversight occurs.
Are you
* Driven by a desire to improve outcomes for children and young people involved in the Child Protection system or in out-of-home care?
* A highly motivated person with excellent communication, stakeholder management and relationship building skills?
* Someone who has extensive operational experience in the child and family welfare field?
* A creative thinker with a track record of making strong contributions to complex problems?
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
* Undertake and lead activity in relation to the rollout and design of individualised funding packages used to support children and young people in out-of-home care.
* Administer the use of all funds associated with individualised and targeted packages.
* Ensure review and quality mechanisms are in place and that all packages are monitored in accordance with departmental requirements.
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