Organisation : Macarthur Family & Youth Services
Location : Sydney (Campbelltown NSW)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Families, Indigenous, Youth & Young People
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $77,617.00
Application closing date : 5 Feb, 2018
About the organisation
About the role
Team Leader:
The Team Leader will be responsible for the day to day operation and administration of the Child Youth and Family Program funded under Family and Community Services (FACS). The Team Leader will ensure a child focused / strengths based approach is used when supporting families. Building partnerships and collaborating with services to improve the circumstances of children, youth and families. The role will contribute to the overall services offered by MFYS including intake and assessment duties. The Team Leader will contribute to the improvement and ongoing provision of quality family support services delivered through MFYS.
Casework:
The Team Leader will provide casework to 5 clients. Encourage individual family members to identify and achieve their goals. Engage, empathize and develop professional relationships with families and their children. Identify, manage and reduce child protection concerns and deal with immediate crisis. Strengthen relationships within the family while providing links to culturally appropriate support services. Use empathetic listening and problem solving skills to identify the needs and develop suitable plans of support. Make referrals to other supports and services to meet the needs of families and their children. Build strong relationships with partner agencies to support and strengthen client’s connections within the community. Keep accurate file records and collect statistics for reporting processes.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Team Leader Child Youth & Family via Pro Bono Australia.
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