District Team Leader

Position Title: District Team Leader - North (Full-time)

Award: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award

Classification: SCHADS Award - Level 4, Pay Point 1, plus Salary packaging eligibility (up to $18,550 per year)

Location: Launceston, Tasmania

Manager: CEO, JCP Youth

JCP Youth is a Tasmanian based organisation, working with young people on a national scale. The proactive, intervention programs are all based on personal development content. JCP Youth are committed to using their content and programming to create future leaders for our communities.

The team at JCP Youth are a group of ordinary people who are dedicated to improving the lives of at risk and vulnerable young people through the delivery of high impact programs, largely the BEAST Program. Our aim is to inspire and empower at-risk and vulnerable young people to become extraordinary leaders who positively contribute to our communities.

Position Objective

This position plays a pivotal leadership role in the mentoring of young people in community through the BEAST program. The role is responsible for the case management of young people in the BEAST program along with co-ordination of Program Facilitators in the district area. The role undertakes a combination of youth facilitation and administration tasks to support JCP Youth and obtaining great outcomes for young people.

The following duties are designed to capture the inherent requirements of this District Team Leader role; however, other duties can be assigned in line with your classification, operational needs, and experience.

Major Duties

• Case Manage BEAST program participants and other at risk or vulnerable young people in the district area as required, with the core focus on outcomes relating to (but not limited to): Education, Employable Skills, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Community Participation, Drugs & Alcohol, Youth Offending, Conflict Resolution Skillset.
• Manage a small team of Program Facilitators in the allocated district area.
• Contribute to the development and facilitation of development camps and programming.
• Oversight of the Northern Safehouse (for ad hoc respite & programming) including staffing and day-to-day management.
• Volunteer management in the District Area:
• Facilitate a range of programs across for JCP Youth, including school seminars/outdoor recreation programs.
• Team Collaboration: facilitators may work closely with other district facilitators, & the Leadership team to ensure cohesive programming and support.
• Administration tasks include rostering, maintaining records, preparing reports, managing co-ordination of district-level activities, and ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Liaise by phone and email with a diverse range of stakeholders including young people, government departments, schools, parents/guardians, and other organisations.
• Responsibility to proactively work and collaborate with the Leadership Team on the wider operations and programs for JCP Youth.
• Perform any other assigned duties at the classification level that are within the employee's competence and training.

Other Considerations

• Ensuring a safe working environment by complying with relevant Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, codes of practice and policies, procedures, and guidelines available.
• Guidance and instruction will be provided on the implementation of modifications consistent with policy, regulatory and/or technological requirements and developments.
• The role requires some flexibility in rostering, including some weekends where required and on call duties.

Skills and Experience

• A current driver's licence.
• A satisfactory Working with Vulnerable Persons (WWVP) check.
• A relevant qualification in youth work or similar discipline (desirable).
• Relevant experience working with young people from an at-risk or vulnerable background.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Proficient with MS Office Word and Excel.
• Strong leadership and coordination qualities
• Strong work ethic and the ability to ask questions when clarity is needed.

JCP Youth is a child safe organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We uphold strong child safe principles and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, including adhering to our policies, procedures and safeguarding practices

Working Environment

Employees at JCP Youth Ltd work within an environment that supports safe work practices, diversity, and equity. We are committed to valuing and respecting all people engaged in JCP Youth Ltd programs including staff, volunteers, participants, stakeholders, and our community. We value the diverse background, skills, and contributions of all these people and treat each other professionally and respectfully. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or bullying. JCP Youth is committed to employee wellbeing, offering a supportive work environment with access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counselling and guidance

Thank you for your interest in joining the JCP Youth Team

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed.