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Team Leader COMPASS

Anglicare Victoria
  • Lead a team that prioritises innovative practice
  • Set young people on a positive path to independence
  • Generous NFP salary packaging benefits

About Us

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of programs and services that seek to improve the life experiences of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

The Position

COMPASS is an evidence based two year program that helps young people to successfully transition from Out of Home Care and set them on a positive path to independence where they can fulfil their potential. Success of the program will be demonstrated through improved outcomes across three domains: housing, health and justice.

We currently have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Team Leader to join us on a 12 month (backfill parental leave) contract.  Based out of our Preston office, you will be responsible for supervising four Key Workers, 2 live in mentors and oversee the support plans of 70 participants within our Northern Region. The position works closely with Vincent Care and the Government.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the provision and management of day-to-day program service delivery.
  • Develop and lead a positive team environment. Support and supervise staff to ensure the best possible outcomes for young people in the program.
  • Drive an active and collaborative care team approach to delivering outreach and case management with a focus on a common agenda that results in long lasting change.
  • Be part of the leadership team and ensure compliance to standards, policies and procedures.
  • Assist and support other team leaders in Compass program to ensure consistent practice approaches across all regions.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:

  1. A relevant tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, or related behavioral sciences at a degree or diploma level.
  2. Demonstrated experience and ability in providing support services and programs for young people who have been involved in statutory Out-Of-Home-Care system and/or corrective services.
  3. Demonstrated commitment to client-centred, culturally appropriate care and to delivering the best possible outcomes for young people.
  4. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and competing priorities, work proactively, as well as respond flexibly and collaboratively in order to deliver agreed program outcomes.
  5. Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and motivate staff and create a workplace culture based on cooperation, teamwork and common pursuit of program outcomes.
  6. High level communication skills including computer literacy, written, oral and able to provide reports as required.
  7. Understanding of continuous learning and quality assurance principles.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

For further information refer to the position description: Download File COMPASS Team Leader Nth (Mat Leave Contract) - May 2021.docx.pdf

To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application attaching a resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria.

For further enquiries contact Amanda Stacey, COMPASS Operations Manager on 0409 421 099.

Please note that applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis. If we are successful in identifying a suitable applicant, we may choose to close the advert earlier than the posted closing date. For this reason we recommend interested applicants submit their details as early as possible.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.

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