Team Leader (Family Support Programs)

Your new job…
Reporting to the Program Manager, this role manages 6 staff in the Brighter Futures and Youth Hope teams.

The Brighter Futures and Youth Hope programs support families with children aged between 0-8 and 9-15 years in the provision of an integrated, child and young person focused case management service focused on resolving concerns for children’s safety, welfare and wellbeing and strengthening the family unit.

The role is Full Time at 37.5 hours per week and is permanent as funding allows. Salary will be paid in accordance with the NSW SCHADS Award and this role will be classified at Level 6, pay point to be determined based on experience. The role is based in St Marys and will require some travel as necessary. Pool cars are available for use however there may be occasions where use of a personal car may be required therefore a current driver’s license and a registered vehicle are required.

What you’ll need to succeed…
You will be passionate about family services and bring a sound knowledge of the community sector to the role. Your experience will also include a strong background in child protection as well as evidence of successful team leadership.

As an integral member of the leadership team, you will share the vision, mission and beliefs of the organisation.

Selection Criteria…
• Tertiary qualification(s) in Psychology, Social Work, Social Science, Counselling, or minimum 5 years’ experience working with vulnerable families
• Minimum 2 years’ experience leading a casework team; supervising staff working with high-risk families
• Experience working with families via a strengths-based, solution-focused approach, within a child-centered, family focused service
• Demonstrated ability to engage families at the point of initial contact (including hard to engage families), build relationships of trust and cooperation, and resolve conflict
• Skills in assisting staff to identify children and young people at risk of harm, including completing safety assessments and safety planning
• Experience advocating and liaising with FaCS, completing the Mandatory Reporters’ Guide, making Risk of Significant Harm Reports
• Thorough knowledge of Child Protection, and a working knowledge of issues relating to Family Violence, Parental Drug and Alcohol Misuse, Parenting Skills, Child Behaviour Management, Learning Difficulties, Parental Mental Health and Social Isolation
• Demonstrated experience working with clients from ATSI and CALD backgrounds
• Current NSW or National Driver’s Licence, and access to a registered vehicle
• Experience in the Brighter Futures or Youth Hope Program or similar (desirable)
Are you a relational leader and consider yourself highly organized, with an understanding of either the Brighter Futures or Youth Hope program, then this may be the role for you!

What you’ll get in return…
• High level of diversity in role
• Excellent working environment
• Supportive work environment
• Clinical supervision
• Generous Salary Packaging Options