Management (Community Services & Development) Full time About Centrecare Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with over 300 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation, and training services in over 11 locations across the Perth Metro, Goldfields and Bunbury region.
This position will oversee and guide six of the Centrecare programs that are run from the Kalgoorlie branch. These include:
Child Contact Services. Families First – Early Intervention Mental Health Services. Goldfields Youth Support Services. Financial Counselling. Local Services Area outreach and Men's Behaviour Change. The purpose of the role is to ensure the high-quality delivery of the programs to ensure contractual requirements are being met in a professional and ethical manner that reflects the Ethos and practice of Centrecare. You will manage the staff who work in these programs effectively by providing practical support and direction for our clients who are facing complex issues.
We want someone who is passionate about their work and is dedicated to supporting staff and clients. The ideal applicant will have a therapeutic and evidence-based practice approach, experience working with a range of client issues associated with dispute resolutions and homelessness as well as experience supervising employees.
Responsibilities include: Supporting staff by advising on complex cases and/or co-mediating. Networking with stakeholders, liaising with program stakeholders and attending relevant funding body meetings. Drafting reports, reviewing statistics, and contributing to management board reports. Providing regular management supervision with staff and group case management reviews. Providing training to staff on internal processes. What we are looking for: We are interested in a strong leader and communicator with the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with Senior Management on long term goals. Someone that can support, mentor, and provide staff with a solution-focused approach.
To be successful, you will need: Recognised qualifications in Justice, Psychology, Social Work/Sciences, Childhood development and/or Family Studies and related disciplines or equivalent. Demonstrated experience and ability to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team. Specialist knowledge of community services and service delivery. Experience in case management, report writing, tender writing, and coordination of client services. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. An understanding of culturally appropriate, strength-based approaches to client services. The demonstrated ability to work under and follow policies and procedures. Possession of a current 'C' (previously 'A') class driver's license and vehicle and ability to travel when required. What's on offer: Accommodation support of $300 per week for 12 weeks. Comprehensive professional development and training. Four weeks annual leave inclusive of a 17.5% leave loading. Five days additional paid leave. Twelve weeks paid Maternity Leave. Access to corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank. Study leave of five hours per week after two years of service. Insurance cover to and from work. Clinical and Management Supervision. Employee Assistance Program. How to Apply: A full list of selection criteria can be accessed on our online job portal - click Apply and you will be directed to our portal. To be successfully screened for this role, applications will only be considered if the selection criteria is submitted. Position Closes: 11 January 2025.
Shortlisting will commence straightaway, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed. Should you have any queries please contact Michelle Angell, Human Resources Lead on (08) 9325 6644 for a confidential discussion.
Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Centrecare is fully committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, child safe cultures and practices. Centrecare also believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.
We are Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart: Centrecare is committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap.
Centrecare is a well-established not-for-profit organisation assisting individuals/families in the community. Our purpose is to strengthen people and communities through the provision of professional social services, inspired by compassion and recognition for human dignity.
Centrecare employs over 270 experienced professionals with qualifications in psychology, social work, counselling and administration in social services. Centrecare employees are passionate about the support they give to people in the community.
Centrecare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).
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