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Unit Group
4111 Child Protection and Family Violence Practitioners
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
4111 Child Protection and Family Violence Practitioners
Support and assist children, young people and families to be safe by delivering child and family protection services, conducting child safety and family violence assessments, and establishing and implementing safety and intervention plans.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
Occupation
411131 Child Protection Practitioner
Supports children, young people and families by delivering statutory child protection services, including assessment, intervention, casework and case management, in accordance with legislation and practice guidelines.
Alternative titles
- Child Protection Case Worker
- Child Protection Officer
- Child Protection Worker
- Child Safety Officer
Skill level: 2
Main tasks
- Conducts child safety assessments and develops, implements, monitors and reviews safety plans for individuals or families
- Delivers relevant interventions to ensure child safety in accordance with legislation and practice guidelines
- Reviews and maintains case work for individuals and families to ensure continued protection
- Participates in individual and group supervision sessions
- Liaises with community groups, and refers individuals to child safety education programs and other related services
- May attend court proceedings for relevant cases
Occupation
411132 Family Violence Practitioner
Assists individuals and families experiencing violence to be safe by assessing home life, establishing and implementing safety and intervention plans, and providing ongoing support.
Alternative titles
- Family and Domestic Violence Support Worker
- Family Violence Case Manager
- Family Violence Worker
Skill level: 2
Main tasks
- Conducts family violence risk assessments, and establishes, implements, monitors and reviews case plan objectives and goals
- Delivers relevant interventions aimed at increasing safety and wellbeing of the family members of victim survivors
- Provides support to vulnerable and complex families who are experiencing high-risk family violence
- Facilitates referrals to relevant agencies