Team Leader Fostering and Counselling Intervention Service
Churches of Christ, Mackay
Permanent Full Time Opportunity
Imagine working for us?
Our values encourage us to be accepting of differences and embrace all. Our size and variety offer you real choices and opportunities to grow your career.
As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on every day expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.
For more information on salary sacrifice and what that might look like for you, Click here.
By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits. Including but not limited to:
- Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more,
- Generous salary sacrificing options,
- Opportunities for professional development,
- Flexible working hours, to support your work/life balance,
Discounts through our large network of retail partners including:
- JB Hi-Fi,
- The Good Guys,
- Goodlife Health Clubs,
- Bupa Health,
- Plus, many more;
About the role
In this unique role you will be working across the Foster and Kinship Care Service and the Family Intervention Service. You will be primarily responsible for overseeing carer recruitment and monitoring the quality of care being provided to children and young people living in family-based placements. You will also be responsible for the delivery of therapeutic services to improve the functioning of vulnerable families and the safety of their children.
Each day will be very distinct in this varied role however, your key everyday jobs will include:
- Initial screening and intake processes; the development, coordination, ongoing review and evaluation of single case plans;
- Oversee the initial and ongoing assessment, planning, delivery and review of strategies that address children and young people's care and developmental needs across all the life domains;
- Providing leadership and guidance to the team in achieving organisational strategies whilst ensuring the delivery of high-quality Services;
- Manage all aspects of the workforce within area of responsibility.
About you
As a highly deadline focussed individual, you are capable of delivering results with ease. You are a charismatic leader who assimilates seamlessly with your team members and can mentor them to overcome organisational hurdles and achieve shared goals.
With excellent communication skills, you are capable of liaising comfortably with a range of internal and external stakeholders. You have a comprehensive knowledge of legislative and service requirements and effortlessly promote a culture of compliance.
To be suitable for this position, your qualifications for the role will consist of:
- A recognised qualification (Bachelor's degree or higher) in Social/Behavioural Sciences or related discipline;
- 2 years’ experience in leading a multidisciplinary team in a child protection context;
- Applied knowledge and understanding of child protection and out-of-home care frameworks including knowledge of The Child Protection Act 1999;
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of care services to children and young people in statutory care;
- Practical knowledge of financial management systems and budgeting.
- Current National Police Certificate – or the ability to acquire.
- Current Working with Children (Blue Card) – or the ability to acquire.
- Possess Licensed Care Service (Child Protection) – or the ability to acquire.
Who we are
Churches of Christ has been an active part of the community for more than 130 years. We have a significant presence in Queensland and Victoria with over 200 services in more than 100 communities. Thanks to the support of over 3,800 staff and 1,000 volunteers, we positively impact tens of thousands of lives each year.
We operate a range of missional and community care services to assist families, the elderly and people in the areas of early childhood care; children, youth and family services; community housing; retirement living; home care; and residential aged care services. We provide Christ-inspired care and compassion to vulnerable people at different stages of their life journey. Visit cofc.com.au to learn more about us.
Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.
To apply
To apply for this position please click the Apply button. For further information, please contact Kristy Livock 04 7508 0113.
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.