Organisation : OzChild
Location : Adelaide
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Development, Community Support Services, Families, Youth & Young People
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $104,000-$105,000 + super + car or allowance
Application closing date : 25 Jul, 2021
About the organisation
OzChild is a leading child welfare organisation committed to improving the lives of at-risk children, young people and families in our community.
For 170 years, OzChild has been working hard to provide a better future for those in our care, with the belief that every child and young person deserves the chance to shine.
About the role
Our TFCO story so far…
OzChild began delivering TFCO in Australia in 2017. Starting in Victoria with one team we are now delivering the program in NSW and QLD with five teams on the ground across the three states. The program supports children and young people aged 7-17, who are at risk of, or currently living in residential care facilities.
Due to the successful outcomes being achieved we have now expanded delivery of the program into South Australia to support young people aged 12-17 years (TFCO-A).
This evidence-based, internationally proven treatment program supports and treats young people with significant behavioral challenges. TFCO-A provides a high level of support and intervention to young people in the home of a specially trained foster carer.
The aim of the program is to reunify young people with their biological family (including kinship carers) or place in lower intensity long-term foster care, with support provided to maintain stability.
For more information please visit – https://www.tfcoregon.com/
What you will do:
- Be accountable for the operational and clinical oversight and leadership of the program
- Be a key point of contact for carers and work closely with them and the young people in the program
- Leading a team of six that includes a teacher, two therapists, a recruiter and skills coaches
- Oversee all aspects of each child’s placement, including skills coaching, individual and family therapy
- Finalise individual treatment plans for children in the program
- Oversee the recruitment, training of and support services to specialised foster carers
Who we are looking for:
- Qualification in Social Work or Psychology or equivalent
- A commitment to on call hours to support the carers and children four days per week
- Experience within leadership and management roles in Child Protection or the out-of-home care Sector
- Previous clinical experience working with children over 12 years of age
- Advanced knowledge and experience of assessing and managing risk in a child welfare context
- An understanding of the complex needs of children in residential care within the state of SA
OzChild offers:
- Full time permanent position
- Evidence informed training and professional development journey
- Expert support from TFCO model purveyors
- A strong remuneration package that includes a vehicle or car allowance of $15,000
- The opportunity to work directly with families and carers as well as lead a team
- Salary packaging up to $15,900
- A laptop and phone (tools of the trade)
- A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural responsiveness, and shared values
- A collaborative and cohesive working culture
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Program Supervisor via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Development, #Community_Support_Services, #Families, #Youth_and_Young_People
