THE ROLE This position sits within the Forensic Disability Statewide Access Service a small team of staff responsible for managing referrals and direct requests for access to Forensic Disability Program and supports delivered or funded by the Department of Families Fairness and Housing. The Senior Practitioner will complete assessments and provide advice on the eligibility in relation people with a disability involved in the justice system. The Senior Practitioner will: Complete assessments of eligibility, need and risk for proposed and eligible clients of forensic disability services. Provide clinical advice to internal and external stakeholders ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Provide assessment and advice in relation to the eligibility criteria to access supports through the Forensic Disability Program as well as client risks and needs to help inform service model requirements. Conduct and have a good working knowledge of various assessment (Functional Behaviour Assessments, Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System, etc.) that assist in the identification of adaptive and maladaptive behaviours and to confirm eligibility to disability services as per the Disability act 2006. Provide advice and opinion to professionals in other disciplines and agencies on individual clients and participate in client conferences with other professionals, including the National Disability Insurance Agency, Disability Justice Coordination Teams, Corrections Victoria, Youth Justice, Victorian Courts, policy and mental health services and a range of external agencies and service providers. Please open the position description to read more. This is an NDIS Risk Assessed Role / This is a Key Personnel Role. Staff appointed to this role at the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing may not commence in role until they have an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and have provided this detail for recording. 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.
