• Part-time, fixed-term Position (30.4 hours per week until 30th June 2021)
• Based in Footscray
• Make a difference to the lives of others!

What We Offer

You will be joining a dedicated and caring team of professionals, you will also enjoy:

• The opportunity to join one of Melbourne's most respected non-profit organisations
• Role diversity and internal career progression opportunities
• Keep your work-life balance in check with the flexibility of part-time hours
• Generous salary packaging options, which will significantly increase the value of take-home pay

About the role

The role of the Team Leader is to provide day to day operational and clinical leadership for the MhAP program. Lead a team that works with diverse individuals and groups of at-risk young people and enable them to access relevant services and feel connected and safe in their communities. They are responsible for developing and fostering a cohesive, supportive and positive working experience for all staff members and for promoting safe and effective interactions with young people who are experiencing social and health-related challenges.

Your daily duties will be diverse however, will include:

• Provide professional leadership and assistance to program staff members
• Identify and implement solutions to any issues relating to the mobile nature of the program
• Participate in strategic planning and development activities relating to the program
• Make clear and timely assessments of any risk being carried by the program or the team and respond through appropriate risk management channels
• Provide regular and effective supervision for staff
• Encourage and facilitate professional development opportunities for staff
• Defuse difficult situations and seek assistance with critical incidents
• Facilitate team meetings and any other routine activities required to operate the program
• Provide culturally appropriate engagement, assessment, intervention and support services for young people accessing the MhAP program

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in AOD, Youth Work, Community Service, Mental Health, Social Work or other relevant health qualifications
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in health care.
• A team player who is able to lead as well as work in a collaborative way
• Remain calm in challenging situations and work with young people who may present in an intoxicated state or with mental health concerns
• Establishes respectful professional relationships that have clear boundaries with consumers, staff and partner organisations
• Capacity and willingness to work flexible hours, including evening work
• Current Victorian Light Rigid drivers licence or a willingness to gain this licence
• Experience working with young people with complex needs in an outreach setting
• Demonstrated understanding of adolescent development and the key issues facing young people, including those from CALD communities
• Proven ability to oversee staffing, budgeting, data collection and reporting practices