• Max-term part-time 4 days per week (days and hours flexible)
• 6 months opportunity until April 2021
• Do you want to be part of the community services?
• Competitive remuneration package with salary packaging benefits

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

We are a leading community support organisation working alongside people to live the life they aspire to, their way, providing a broad range of support in Homelessness, Justice, Disability, Palliative Care, Early Childhood Intervention Services (ECIS), and Early Years and Education service areas. A career with us means you are part of an organisation making a real difference. Find out more about us!

ABOUT THE PROGRAMS - YOUTH REFUGES

The program provides 24-hour accommodation and support to young people experiencing homelessness. The team consists of four permanent staff plus casual staff, providing accommodation support and case management.

ABOUT THE ROLE

It forms part of the division’s Leadership Team. The position will oversee the day to day program operations of the team, and work in collaboration with managers to ensure that staff and young people are well supported and that great outcomes are achieved. The role provides oversight, leadership, supervision and direction for the team and program, and is responsible for ensuring program delivery is of a high standard.

Please note this position involves after-hours on call duties (approximately 1 week in ten).

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Ensure the provision of high quality, solution-focused whole of person services is provided to all young people who are accommodated.
• Exercise a high level of responsibility for the work undertaken by all employees within the Youth Refuge program; including undertaking the planning, direction, management and evaluation of Youth Refuge operations.
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills in the delivery of support programs.
• Experience of working in an accommodation or residential environment will be looked upon favourably.
• An understanding of the factors that cause homelessness, and how this affects young people.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Essential:

• A bachelor’s degree in social work, Youth Work or related fields with extensive experience of working with young people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team of professionals working in a youth homelessness context with the ability to oversee a range of crisis interventions and management strategies to young people at risk.
• A demonstrated ability to lead, guide, supervise and support employees with a sound understanding of supervision guidelines and best practice principles.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering high quality programs and services.
• Strong ability to actively and assertively engage young people with complex needs.

Please click on 'Apply Now' to be redirected to our website where you will find our position description for this role.

BENEFITS

We offer a competitive remuneration package including an attractive salary, access to tax-effective salary packaging arrangements and supportive work/life balance provisions. MCM recognises the importance of investing in the training, learning and development of our employees.

How to Apply

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Applications should include a current CV, Cover Letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria.

Applications to be sent via the Apply now button which opens an application form on the MCM website.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date .

For more details or if you have any issues with the application please email: [email protected], using the subject line: Team Leader - Youth Refuges enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment safety screening process as part of the MCM selection process. Appointments to MCM roles will be subject to the following safety screening checks (as applicable to the role): National (and International if applicable) Police Check (which includes Proof of Identity check), Victorian Employee Working with Children Check, Right to Work in Australia, current professional registration, and current and valid driver license. All costs associated with safety screening checks (except National Police Check) will be at applicants’ expense.