Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to: Clearly record assessment, information gathered, and views of the child and family in completed court order applications and affidavits Complete appropriate court forms and documents as required in hard copy and electronically Document case planning Attend and participate in family group meetings Document the placement agreement Assess and record child and parent strengths and needs using the standard forms and tools of the organisation In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include the ability to: Record assessment considerations of child protection history and patterns of family functioning in analysis to inform responses in case discussion, case work and case management Articulate in documentation rationale for judgements/decision-making in case discussions, work management Complete risk assessment and case plans for each child/young person with consideration with consideration for individual needs Assess harm and makes appropriate decisions by analysing and synthesising information with the use of the structured decision-making tools, and provides rationale for decisions Collaborate, negotiate, and network with government and non government agencies Facilitate initiation of case work as a result of determination of risk where appropriate Implement and supervise child protection orders: visit the child, the parents or the carer according to the contact standards manage family contact for the child monitor, assess and record the progress of the case plan towards the case plan goal complete actions assigned in the case plan ensure the case plan strategies are coordinated liaise with other services place and support child in out of home care if required complete court related tasks consult with line manager when making key decisions |