Team Leader - Dandenong, Australia - OzChild

OzChild

Verified Company

Dandenong, Australia

3 days ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:

Dandenong

Employment Type:
FP - Full-Time Permanent

Department:
Family Services SMA

Salary:

Salary is Level 7 SCHCADS Award $ 104,866.32

Closing Date:
03/04/2023

CALLING ALL LEADERS

Our Integrated Family Services Team & OzChild Family have an exciting opportunity that has arisen within our Integrated Family Services team in Dandenong.

Leave your mark in the most impressionable way, show us your dedication, drive and energy for the cause & bring others along to do the same.

Strive for amazing team outcomes

In the working environment we need passionate, pivotal and dedicated employees & leaders who are driven to leave their mark, provide hope so our future generations can thrive

It is paramount to have a team of passionate people who thrive at being that great support & advocates on behalf of our children, young people & families.

We have an amazing leadership role based in our Dandenong IFS Team, that you will not want to miss

It is an exciting new opportunity for a Dynamic Team Leader in our Integrated Family Services Program to support not only the young people and their families but your team.

For those who already have leadership experience this role could provide you with the change or maybe experience in a new program you have wanted.

Thinking to add to your current expertise? Or for those that have been in their role so long and are at that senior level, is it time for the next stage of your career - to advance into leadership ?

The purpose of the OzChild's Family Services Programs is to strengthen families' capacity to meet the needs of their children.

These services promote the safety and wellbeing of children by supporting and empowering families to enhance family functioning and therefore improve child outcomes.

Many of the families the program works with have long histories of involvement with Child Protection and community agencies. The service targets families with children newborn to 18 years living in the Southern Melbourne catchment area.

The Team Leader will facilitate the delivery of high level, quality services to children and their families who are considered vulnerable.

The Team Leader will oversee the referrals received by Orange Door as part of the Southern Melbourne Integrated Family Services program which promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and supports and empowers families to fully realise their potential through direct service and by enhancing the service network.

The role may also cover the Family Preservation and Reunification Response which is an evidence-based response aimed at working collaboratively with the Children, Families, Communities and Disability Division to provide an immediate, intensive, and sustained intervention which will provide better support and achieve real and measurable outcomes for vulnerable families.

This Team Leader will support staff to work with families using a relational approach that is adaptable and responsive to family's needs to address individual issues and stressors.

Our strengths-based approach is client centred, integrates the use of evidence informed practice elements like motivational interviewing, communication and parenting, respects self-determination and promotes resilience.

Who we are looking for:

Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Community Services, Psychology or similar
Knowledge and skills in ensuring the health and protection of children and young people, leadership, and management experience in this context. Knowledge of the Child Protection and Out-OfHome Care system, standards, and practices
Experience in developing strengthsbased risk and needs assessments with families and holding risk
Solid understanding of the principles and challenges of supporting vulnerable families and knowledge of Child Protection issues in relation to children 'at risk'.
An understanding of cultural contexts and the unique needs of Aboriginal children and young people, their families, and communities.
Understanding of the broad range of issues impacting on the community services sector.
Effective communication and organisational skills.
Excellent written skills.
Effective network development skills.

For a more detailed description please see attached Position Description

OzChild offers:

Full Time permanent role
Unique training and a professional development journey
The opportunity to work with several different models.
Hours generally 9am5pm with some afterhours required on occasion.
Salary is Level 7 SCHCADS Award $ 104,866.3
Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus $ 2590 meals and entertainment
A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
Ex Gratia days at Christmas and Easter

How to apply:

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the