Job description
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In the working environment we need passionate, pivotal and dedicated employees & leaders who are driven to leave their mark, provide hope so our future generations can thrive!
We have an amazing leadership role based in our new Queensland office (which will be based in the Logan area) working within our TFCO Program as a Program Supervisor, that you will not want to miss!
This program is a specialised foster care model designed for young people (7 – 11 years old) who are at risk of entering into residential care or to transition from residential care into family based care arrangements i.e. foster care, kinship care, home with parents (called after carers) or supported independent living.
TFCO-C is an evidence-based treatment program which supports children ages 7 – 11 with a history of trauma and resulting complex behaviours, including aggression, poor school engagement, poor peer relationships, poor coping and social skills, low self-esteem and difficulties with self-regulation. An individualised treatment plan is developed for each young person in the program with goals that focus on improving emotional and behavioural functioning; promoting positive educational outcomes; and building strong family relationships. A young person’s goals are met through close supervision, fair and consistent limits, predictable consequences, and supportive relationships with mentoring adults.
TFCO-C provides a high level of support and intervention to children in a home environment through the care of an approved and specially trained TFCO-C treatment foster parent. The TFCO-C model includes several components such as: training and support for the treatment foster parents, family therapy for the young person’s parent/aftercare family; skills training; education support, case coordination and consultation.
What a successful candidate looks like
- Sound understanding and interest in behavioural work, particularly social learning theory and behaviour modification principles
- Relevant clinical experience working with children under 12 years of age
- In-depth knowledge an understanding of the principles and challenges of supporting vulnerable families and children who have experienced trauma as a result of abuse and neglect
- Experience of implementing or delivering an evidenced based model (desirable)
- Advanced knowledge and experience of assessing and managing risk in a child protection context (essential)
- An understanding of cultural contexts and the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
- Demonstrated ability in the provision of supervision
- Understanding of the broad range of issues impacting on the community services sector
- Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills
- Effective professional writing skills
- Effective stakeholder management skills
- Experience in leadership
- Able to work flexibly, manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
- Proficient level of computer skills, including the Microsoft suite and email, plus familiarity with web-based information management communication and accounting systems
Essential
- Bachelor level (Masters desirable) qualification in Social Work, Psychology or equivalent, recognised in Australia.
- Experience in a leadership role in QLF Child Protection Sector with an understanding of trauma and the complex needs of children in out of home care.
What OzChild has to offer
Our promise to you is to provide you with a great opportunity to be part of a team that sets one another up for success; opportunity to thrive in your career; opportunity to make a difference to children’s lives; and opportunity to be part of positive change to the sector.
- Full-Time permanent role
- To Be part of an internationally acclaimed program
- $110,907.74 plus super (negotiable upon experience)
- $15,000.00 car allowance
- Salary packaging $15,900 plus the ability to salary package also meals & entertainment of $2650.00
- Ex gratia days Easter & Christmas
- Flexible work arrangement
- Great working culture, amazing colleagues & supportive management
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a police check and provide all safety screening for Queensland.
For more in depth details in relation to this position please see attached position description.
We are interviewing immediately for this role, so do not hesitate to apply.
Enquiries are welcome, please contact Liz Abdilla, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, on 0499 655 939 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Program Supervisor enquiry via EthicalJobs.
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OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples’ cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.
OzChild is a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe.
OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply.