Carinity Communities – Talera provides systemic, child-centred, and trauma and attachment informed therapeutic services for children and young people (up to 17 years old) and their protective caregivers, to address issues arising from experiences of abuse, neglect, and/or domestic and family violence.
Reporting to the Community Services & Improvement Manager, we are currently seeking a Program Manager to lead the multidisciplinary team of counsellors, psychologists, social workers and support staff whilst providing professional counselling services for children, young people and their protective caregivers.
What do I need for the role?
- Significant experience in child and family therapy/trauma therapy, particularly with complex families in the area of child abuse, domestic and family violence and youth mental health
- Experience in the management of a counselling service, including the supervision of staff and students
- Sound knowledge of the Child Protection Act 1999, Domestic and Family Violence Act and other relevant legislation
- Understanding of issues, needs, special skills and research pertinent to child protection, domestic and family violence, youth suicide prevention and promotion of youth mental health
The bonuses of joining the Carinity team!
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program for our staff and their immediate family.
- Access to extensive not-for-profit salary packaging options (pay less tax).
- Be part of a team who are passionate about delivering care excellence.
- Join a value driven organisation, with a culture of caring for others.
- Ongoing training and development.
Who is Carinity?
Carinity is a not-for-profit, values-driven organisation, which has been making a real difference in people’s lives since 1949 through comprehensive and integrated community services including residential aged care, retirement living, home care, schools for disengaged youth, disability support, counselling, and youth accommodation. We are passionate about working with young people and families, especially in the areas of child protection, domestic and family violence, and child and adolescent mental health.
Carinity Communities – Talera provides therapeutic trauma informed services and support for children and young people (up to 17 years old) who have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, and domestic and family violence. Therapeutic services are also available for protective care givers, siblings and/or anyone working with a child or young person who has been through these experiences.
How do I apply?
Carinity is after motivated and enthusiastic candidates who are committed to working with Carinity to make a real difference! If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
To apply or view more information, including the position description, visit https://www.carinity.org.au/join-our-team/. Applications should include a brief cover letter and resume outlining how your skills and experience are a fit for this role. You will require a current Blue Card prior to commencing in the role or proof of exemption (e.g. a registered health practitioner).
Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.