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Maria Hernache-Sanchez

Perth,WA

Summary

Child Safety Practitioner with extensive experience in case management and communication within Department of Communities - Child Protection. Expertise in facilitating family reunifications and developing customized support services while ensuring adherence to child protection regulations. Proven track record of engaging diverse families to enhance safety and wellbeing for children in care.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Child Safety Practitioner

Department of Communities - Child Protection
Fitzroy Crossing , Westerm Australia
05.2024 - Current

Ensured compliance with Act 2004 provisions for child care placements.

Engaged children and families to promote safety, wellbeing, and development.

Maintained up-to-date Care Plans reflecting current circumstances and promoting ongoing development.

Conducted assessments of families and foster families for appropriate child placements.

Facilitated family reunification and Leaving Care arrangements in accordance with the Act.

Coordinated treatment and support services tailored to individual needs of children.

Focused on support for Aboriginal families within Fitzroy Crossing Valley community.

Child Safety Practitioner

Department of Communities - Child Protection
Mirrabooka , Western Australia
04.2010 - 05.2024

Responded to concerns regarding child wellbeing under Section 31 of Act 2004.

Conducted assessments and investigations under Section 32 of Act 2004 to determine protective actions.

Executed interventions and participated in protection proceedings per Parts 4 and 5 of Act 2004.

Ensured compliance with child care provisions outlined in Part 4, Division 5 of Act 2004.

Engaged children and families to promote safety, wellbeing, and development.

Maintained up-to-date Care Plans for children, reflecting current circumstances and supporting ongoing development.

Assessed family and foster family situations to identify suitable placement options for children.

Coordinated treatment and support services addressing diverse individual needs of children in care.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma Social Science - Counselling -

Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA
10-2011

Graduate Diploma Education -

Edith Cowan University
Perth
10-1997

Social Science - Children And Family Studies -

Edith Cowan University
Perth
10-1995

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Case management
  • Cultural competency
  • Legal protection proceedings

Timeline

Child Safety Practitioner

Department of Communities - Child Protection
05.2024 - Current

Child Safety Practitioner

Department of Communities - Child Protection
04.2010 - 05.2024

Post Graduate Diploma Social Science - Counselling -

Edith Cowan University

Graduate Diploma Education -

Edith Cowan University

Social Science - Children And Family Studies -

Edith Cowan University
Maria Hernache-Sanchez