Therapeutic Care Manager

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Buscojobs Full time

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Strive Community Care provides therapeutic home environments for children and young people with histories of complex trauma, abuse and neglect.

Strive Community Care utilises a strong Therapeutic Framework and unique CREATE Model of Care with a focus on establishing holistic safety for children involved in OOHC. Children and young people are provided with a sense of family, support to heal, opportunity to positively connect with others, and rebuild their lives.

We are now looking foraTherapeutic Care Managerto play a key role in supporting children and young persons in their healing journey through capably managing a number of residential OOHC programs in theIpswich Region specifically, the programs are located inIpswich. Your regular workplace would be your home office; however, regular attendance at the programs is required.

This permanent full-time role involves Monday to Friday hours with some weekend on-call management work required.

Duties of the successful applicant include :

  • Manage the daily operations of a small number of therapeutic residential OOHC programs in theIpswich Region including safety planning, crisis response, and person-centred strategies.
  • Embedding a therapeutic framework by overseeing best practice implementation of Children and Young People's tailored care, and fostering an outcomes-focused team through the CREATE Model of Care.
  • Professional and responsive engagement with stakeholders via phone, email, and in-person meetings as a key aspect of collaborative casework and care.
  • Development and management of program rosters.
  • Provide leadership, supervision, and mentoring to care teams of Therapeutic Care Workers.
  • Responsible for meeting OOHC reporting requirements for programs and ensuring that appropriate documentation is kept in line with regulatory and legislative standards.
  • Administration and accountability of finance and program planning.
  • Occasional after-hours and on-call duties.

About you

The successful applicant / s will require the following Qualifications and Experience :

Ideally, degree qualified (Social Work, Psychology, etc), although havinga minimum Cert IV qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. Youth Work, Social Work, Social Science, Counselling) is essential.Relevant managerial experience in residential OOHC is essential with strong understanding of practice, legislative / regulatory, and staff support requirements. Experience in developing case plans / safety plans / behaviour support plans, case noting, and report writing is essential.Demonstrated experience in working effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities.Current HLTAID003 Provide First Aid Certificate or equivalent is essential.Valid Blue Card and Yellow Card (or willingness to attain)Experience in working with young people with complex trauma is essential.Valid LCS2 Check and Police Check from the last 12 months

About Us

Strive Community Care is a recently established social purpose organisation that actively supports vulnerable children and families within our community through quality, person-centred services. We believe that everyone deserves equal opportunities in life, especially those people who have experienced disadvantage and trauma. Healing and growing is a process that is possible with the right support. For more information, please visit our website :

Aside from an attractive salary, Strive offers a robust induction training program, monthly supervision, a focus on supporting staff well-being, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Strive Community Care is a Child Safe organisation and will require the successful applicantto complete pre-employment checks including a Criminal History Check and a Positive Notice Blue Card.Strive Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud of our diverseworkforce. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,and people with disabilities to apply.

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Your application will include the following questions : Are you legally entitled to work in Australia? What is the notice period for your current employment? What relevant management skills and experience would you bring to this role? Do you have a current full unrestricted driver's licence? Do you have your Blue and Yellow card? Do you have a Police Check that was obtained in the last 12 months? Do you have an LCS2 check?

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