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Team Leader - Therapeutic Support Services

Junction Australia
  • Full time, fixed term contract
  • SCHaDS Crisis Accommodation Employee Level 3

THE OPPORTUNITY:

A great opportunity to demonstrate your leadership skills and manage the day-to-day operations of a small number of houses and their staff to provide individualised support to young people under Guardianship of the Chief Executive housed within Therapeutic Support Services.

You will be responsible for;

  • Delivering high quality client services across all houses within the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention framework
  • Providing a safe and secure homelike environment for clients
  • Providing strong, supportive and consultative leadership to support staff to promote, positive attitudes and lifestyle choices with the aim to improve the confidence and self-esteem of the young people.
  • Reporting emerging issues and trends

Meet some of our amazing staff here!

ABOUT YOU:

  • Degree or tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Human Services or relevant equivalent (or lesser qualification complemented by substantial relevant experience)
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with young people under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive
  • Sound understanding of case management principles together with previous experience in developing and overseeing case plans within an established case management model
  • Experience working with, or demonstrated understanding of the needs of, children and adolescents at risk
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively engage and establish rapport with the members of the community and other internal/external stakeholders
  • Ability to prioritise own workload and ensure that yourself and your staff meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated understanding of appropriate responses to clients with behaviours
  • Understanding of social justice principles
  • Understanding of relevant statutory requirements and legislation

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • A supportive, flexible work environment with a strong focus on staff well-being
  • Great professional development opportunities
  • Generous salary sacrifice benefits
  • A You are Amazing Day – an extra day of leave to spend however you want!

YOU WILL NEED TO:

  • Complete our online application process
  • Hold a current Working with Children Check
  • Hold a current First Aid Certificate
  • Hold a current Safe Environments Certificate
  • Undergo pre-employment testing as part of the recruitment process which will include psychological assessments
  • Hold a current unencumbered Australian driver’s licence and be willing to drive

Junction Australia promotes a Child Safe Environment. We encourage applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent or other cultures to apply.

A full Position Description is attached below.

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