Disability Practice Adviser

About this role

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. If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad. 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) THE ROLE The Disability Practice Advisor supports the care of children with complex disability who require additional mainstream supports to sustain their care in the family home, or who are residing outside the family home. This includes supporting National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) registered providers delivering services to children with a complex disability and their families and implementing board and lodging arrangements for children living outside the family home. The role also works collaboratively with Child Protection and Family Services, providing advice in relation to disability and NDIS navigation, to improve outcomes for children with a disability and prevent family breakdown. The role will work to support the division's Principal Disability Practice Advisor and Disability Practice Leader and includes stakeholder relationship management, interface with mainstream services and the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), as well as direct engagement with families of children with a disability. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE • Provide planning for children and young people who are unable to live in the family home due to their complex disability needs, including monitoring and oversight of the board and lodging arrangements in accordance with relevant policy and operating frameworks for children and young people with a disability. • Participate in case coordination and support according to individual circumstances to ensure children and young people in care arrangements can either return to living with their families or smoothly transition into adult services which meet their long-term needs. • Support the capacity building of the Child Protection workforce in engaging with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), providing advice in relation to disability and NDIS navigation, to improve outcomes for children with a disability and prevent family breakdown. Please open the position description to read more. This role requires a Working with Children Check. Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here: https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-check For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description. HOW TO APPLY 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.