Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 20th Feb 2020
For over 140 years, Berry Street has adapted to a changing world, and we will continue to adapt to achieve our purpose. We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful. Our Vision for 2022: Together we will courageously change lives and reimagine service systems. We look forward to working with children, young people, families, carers, staff and partners to achieve this vision. Together.
Berry Street (Hume Region) delivers a range of programs including Home-Based Care (Foster Care), Kinship Care, Residential Care, Targeted Care Packages, Intensive Case Management, Education First Youth Foyer and community programs.
The Senior Manager is responsible for the Berry Street Hume Region Residential Services program which offers accommodation and support and the Intensive Case Management Services team (ICMS). The Senior Manager is also responsible for Targeted Care Packages. The client group are primarily young people referred through the Child Protection system with experiences of trauma and disrupted attachment and with a range of complex behaviours.
The Senior Manager is a member of the Hume Region Senior Management Team and plays an important role in providing leadership within the region, input into strategic direction and developing and nurturing partnerships.
Out-of-home Care and case management operate within a complex system and Berry Street is committed to improving the quality of services for these highly vulnerable young people.
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You will be a leader in your area of expertise, known for your significant experience in your chosen field and have a thorough understanding of the current issues and awareness of future directions. You will have significant leadership, management and team development skills with a focus on quality services and continual improvement.