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Organisation : Permanent Care and Adoptive Families Inc.

Location : Melbourne (Melbourne)

Work type : Part-time

Sector : Community Development, Community Support Services, Families, Youth & Young People

Salary type : Annual Package

Application closing date : 14 Dec, 2022

About the organisation

Organisation Name : Permanent Care and Adoptive Families Inc.

Permanent Care and Adoptive Families (PCA Families) is a not-for-profit carer member-based organisation representing families formed by permanent care, kinship care and adoption in Victoria.  Established by parents from this community in 2003, we continue to be guided by the lived experience of our members. 

We administer the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) Flexible Funding for permanent carers, a statewide Helpline, the Better Futures/Homestretch Programs, a carers counselling service and provide peer support. The Flexible Funding program administers approximately $2.7 million in applications annually.

We deliver a strong voice for members, influencing government and sector policy development. Our programs and practices include a child-centred and family-focused approach to support strong and sustainable permanent care and adoptive families. PCA Families is governed by an elected Board that holds expertise and leadership to govern the organisation.

With more than 2,700 members and clients, an annual turnover of $1.3 million, and a small but dedicated team of staff.  PCA Families is the peak body for permanent care and adoptive families.

About the role

Program Leader – Flexible Funding Program

 .6FTE Fixed Term Contract until June 2024

 Come and join a team of highly skilled, motivated and compassionate professionals.

Permanent Care and Adoptive Families (PCA Families) is a not-for-profit member-based organisation representing families formed by permanent care, kinship care and adoption in Victoria. Established by parents from this community in 2003, we continue to be guided by the lived experience of our members.

PCA Families has an exciting vacancy for a Program Leader to lead a small team in the operations of the Flexible Funding Program. The program is funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) and is jointly delivered by PCA Families and OzChild and supported by a consortium of other agencies. Flexible Funding provides funds to meet the extraordinary needs of children and young people subject to a permanent care order to help with costs not met by the carer allowance, or other funding sources.

The role requires a social work, psychology, nursing or equivalent qualification and experience in providing community-based or home-based service delivery using evidence-informed trauma informed approaches, practices and models, and an understanding of Victoria’s child and family services sector.

Benefits of working at PCA Families

  • SCHADS Award level 5.3 to 6.1 (depending on qualifications and experience)
  • Up to three days additional leave gifted over Christmas/New Year period
  • Hybrid, flexible working arrangements
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • A supportive and positive work environment
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Attractive not-for-profit salary packaging

If you would like to know more about this role, please contact Wendy Mason, CEO on 0499617106. We are keen to appoint as soon as possible.

How to apply

Position Description : 2022 PD Flexi Funding Program Leader

Applications not allowed for this job listing.

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Please quote in application: Flexible Fund Program Leader via Pro Bono Australia.


Profession: #Community_Services, #Social_and_Support_Work
Sector: #Community_Development, #Community_Support_Services, #Families, #Youth_and_Young_People
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