Lead Fostering and Counselling Intervention Service Manager
6 days ago
This is a unique opportunity to lead a team of professionals in the Foster and Kinship Care Service and the Family Intervention Service. As a seasoned leader, you will be responsible for overseeing carer recruitment, monitoring the quality of care provided to children and young people in family-based placements, and delivering therapeutic services to improve the functioning of vulnerable families and the safety of their children.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Initial screening and intake processes; the development, coordination, ongoing review and evaluation of single case plans;
- Oversee the initial and ongoing assessment, planning, delivery and review of strategies that address children and young people's care and developmental needs across all the life domains;
- Providing leadership and guidance to the team in achieving organisational strategies whilst ensuring the delivery of high-quality Services;
- Manage all aspects of the workforce within area of responsibility.
About You
We are seeking a highly deadline-focused individual who is capable of delivering results with ease. You will be a charismatic leader who assimilates seamlessly with your team members and can mentor them to overcome organisational hurdles and achieve shared goals.
With excellent communication skills, you will be able to liaise comfortably with a range of internal and external stakeholders. You will have a comprehensive knowledge of legislative and service requirements and effortlessly promote a culture of compliance.
To be suitable for this position, your qualifications will consist of:
- A recognised qualification (Bachelor's degree or higher) in Social/Behavioural Sciences or related discipline;
- 2 years' experience in leading a multidisciplinary team in a child protection context;
- Applied knowledge and understanding of child protection and out-of-home care frameworks including knowledge of The Child Protection Act 1999;
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of care services to children and young people in statutory care;
- Practical knowledge of financial management systems and budgeting;
- Current National Police Certificate – or the ability to acquire;
- Current Working with Children (Blue Card) – or the ability to acquire;
- Possess Licensed Care Service (Child Protection) – or the ability to acquire.
About Us
Churches of Christ has been an active part of the community for more than 130 years. We have a significant presence in Queensland and Victoria with over 200 services in more than 100 communities. Thanks to the support of over 3,800 staff and 1,000 volunteers, we positively impact tens of thousands of lives each year.
We operate a range of missional and community care services to assist families, the elderly and people in the areas of early childhood care; children, youth and family services; community housing; retirement living; home care; and residential aged care services. We provide Christ-inspired care and compassion to vulnerable people at different stages of their life journey. Visit our website to learn more about us.
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions. Applications will be assessed as they are received.
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