• Part Time 60hr fortnight
• SCHADS – Level 7 Levels 1-3

About us

As a leading child welfare and care services provider in our communities, we work hard every day to provide a better future for the children and youth in our care. We are dedicated to our work because we believe that every child and family deserves the chance to live a full and functioning life.

We are looking for people with skills, experience and talent in therapeutic care work that align with our vision and values: 'Inspiring People to Thrive.' 

If you are looking to join a committed team making a powerful difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Key responsibilities

• Manage, supervise and support Foster Care Program Support staff & Assessors across the CASPA Services Ltd. Northern PSP
• Specialist resource as the provider of higher-level support to carers as needed
• Assist in the development of TSP’s in conjunction with Carers, Clinicians, Caseworkers and Young People
• Ensure TSP’s are understood by Carers and implemented
• Development of yearly PSP training calendar and facilitation of Carer discussion groups
• Instrumental in the recruiting, assessing and training of CASPA Services Ltd Carers
• Compliance to legislation, policies and the OoHC Standards
• Administrative Duties
• WHS Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain a safe, supportive and fair environment for young people
• Lead a positive team culture

Key selection criteria

Essential:

• Minimum of a Diploma and/or Bachelor in Social Science, Social Work or other relevant qualifications
• A minimum of 5 years Out-of-Home Care experience and carer/support worker management experience
• A demonstrated thorough understanding of all Acts and regulations relevant to Out-of-Home Care
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team of support staff
• Demonstrated ability to effectively liaise with interagency personnel
• Advanced Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office software

Desired:

• Experience in the development and delivery of training
• Experience in providing behaviour support

Benefits

• CASPA actively supports staff to have a healthy work life balance
• Free gym membership to support your wellbeing as well as a fully established team of therapists and clinicians for your personal wellbeing support
• Access to internal and external training opportunities and workplace mentoring including you own team clinical supervision sessions every month
• Great professional development opportunities for those who want career progression
• An Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
• As a not-for-profit organisation, our employees are able to take advantage of salary packaging to receive up to $15,900 of their salary tax-free, as well as additional meal and entertainment benefits