The OurSpace program has been funded under Their Futures Matter reforms implemented by the NSW Government. It recognizes that through the relationships they form, Foster-carers and Kinship carers provide continual moments of repair for the children who they look after.
It includes the implementation of a statewide helpline for carers as well as provide therapeutic intervention to children and carers which aims to increase placement stability and improve developmental outcomes of children in care. The program has both an Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal team Cultural consultation and walking together is key to our program.
About the role:
The Team Leader will be responsible for providing effective support and supervision to a small team of counsellors and therapeutic specialists in the program and work in collaboration with the government and other key non-government stakeholders.
The Team Leader, in collaboration with the Program Manager, will be responsible for the development and delivery of high quality counselling programs, therapeutic out of home care programs and the provision of consultation, support and advice to key stakeholders. The Team Leader will provide clinical leadership and direction regarding therapeutic assessment, intervention and service system responses. The roles key responsibilities include:
- Supervision
- Program development, implementation and review
- Specialist therapeutic support and advice
- Advocacy, research and training
- Administration
Key Selection Criteria:
- An appropriate tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline.
- Eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and supervision in the clinical assessment and treatment and care of traumatised children, young people and families.
- Highly developed ability to provide secondary consultation and advice to clinicians and other professionals.
- Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively and positively within a team environment.
- Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage in an area of challenging and complex practice.
- Demonstrated knowledge of trauma, attachment and neurobiology frameworks and theories.
- Substantial experience in the area of child abuse and/or in working with traumatised children.
- Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively and the capacity to negotiate and liaise with volunteers, including carers, government departments, other agencies and the community.
- A sophisticated understanding of the complexity of the service system and the issues involved in providing services to statutory clients.
- A current NSW driver’s licence or equivalent.
- A current Working with Children check.
Remuneration & Benefits:
This position attracts a competitive base salary + phone + tablet + superannuation + salary packaging. The salary is determined on the basis of the employee’s experience and qualifications. In joining a strong, values-based organisation, you will also have access to:
- A generous annual professional development allowance
- Employee Assistance Program
To Apply:
To apply for this position please use this link:
https://australianchildhood.force.com/recruit/fRecruit__ApplyJob?vacancyNo=VN121&
You will be redirected to our candidate portal where you will be able to attach a copy of your current resume along with a cover letter addressing each of the “key selection criteria” (listed above), you will also receive notifications on your application.
Applications close – 31st October 2022 at 8am EAST
Or for more information about the role or to request a copy of the position description, please email [email protected]
About the Foundation:
The Australian Childhood Foundation has a strong reputation for delivery of clinical services, professional training and secondary consultation programs built upon up to date and evidence and based upon theoretical frameworks including the neurobiology of trauma, attachment and relational theories and child development.
This theoretical framework provides the foundation upon which all elements of care and intervention are provided by the therapeutic care programs.
Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF) is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
ACF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.