CASPA SERVICES LTD – POSITION VACANCY – Therapeutic Specialist – NT
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Therapeutic Specialist plays a critical role in overseeing and coordinating the functions within the Intensive Therapeutic Care programs undertaken by CASPA Services Ltd. You will demonstrate commitment to the care and protection of children and young people, ensuring all elements of therapeutic care are consistently applied across programs, services and practice. The successful applicant has the opportunity to be based in either Darwin or Katherine and includes travel as needed.
A high level of cultural competency is extremely important for these roles, prior experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people will be highly regarded.
For a comprehensive overview of the skills and experience required, key responsibilities, and CASPA’s hiring process, please thoroughly review the supporting documents, CASPA Recruitment Guide and Position Description, featured within the individual vacancy advertisement webpage (download above for individuals currently viewing the CASPA Careers Website or access by visiting https://caspacareers.connxcareers.com/Job/ViewJobs).
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
CASPA Services Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation providing a range of specialised care services to support complex trauma-based needs for children, young people, families, and people living with disabilities. Our programs include Therapeutic Intensive Residential Care, Intensive Family Preservation, Therapeutic Foster Care, Restoration, and other associated care types, we are a registered NDIS provider and operate a social enterprise Maintenance and repairs business. As a growing and diversifying organisation, we have approximately 650+employees working in communities across New South Wales, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.
If you are looking to join a committed team making a powerful difference in the lives of children, young people, and families, we would love to hear from you. CASPA is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
We are seeking to employ those who reflect the diversity of our young people to ensure we can support each individuals needs and wants, while aligning with our values: ‘ Inspiring People to Thrive’
Criminal History Checks are requirements for employment at CASPA and Working with Children checks will be required for frontline roles in direct contact with Young People.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application via the CASPA Careers Website or, where applicable, the SEEK Website. Applications will be assessed as received.
A comprehensive mandatory Induction and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training will be provided upon commencement.
To ensure that your application is reviewed, please reference the CASPA Recruitment Guide to compose a suitable submission.
Please include a current Resume supported by a Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role through addressing the specific criteria detailed in the Position Description.
As well staff must maintain a current state or territory drivers license and keep it on hand whenever they drive a vehicle.
For staff who do not hold a current state or territory licence please refer to the relevant state or territory licencing laws and regulations