Family Services Team Lead

1 week ago


Australia Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Full time
About the Role

This position is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and support to the family services specialist staff, including Early Help, Disability, and Early Parenting, to deliver early intervention, innovative wrap-around outreach family support services to Aboriginal children and their families in the East Metro region.

The role proactively ensures broad engagement with other VACCA programs, including comprehensive risk assessments, case direction, and professional supervision. The Team Leader will receive regular professional reflective supervision from the Family Services Program Manager.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide guidance and case direction to staff as needed
  • Provide regular professional reflective supervision
  • Support practice development and coaching
  • Monitor and export CSNet data
About You
  • Demonstrated commitment to the values that underpin VACCA's vision and purpose
  • Required to hold a tertiary qualification in social work, youth work, psychology, or a related discipline
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in a leadership role
  • Good understanding of the Family Violence and Child Protection sectors, including working knowledge of comprehensive risk assessments
  • Understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and practice frameworks
  • Relevant work experience supporting child development, family functioning, trauma theories, and service interventions
  • Experience in team leading case managers and providing professional supervision
  • Experience with coaching, mentoring, and supporting professional development
  • Experience with reviewing program documents and ensuring audit standard requirements
  • Leadership and management experience in program implementation, managing funded targets, and completing performance reporting
Requirements
  • Current COVID-19 vaccination
  • Working with Children's Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain)
  • Victorian Driver Licence


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