Manager (Therapeutic and Trauma informed care) Safe Haven program Glenhaven Family Care is a Christian Community Service organisation with strong values of Compassion, Hope, Respect, Integrity and Support. Our Vision is: Stronger families and individuals engaged in the community and supported to realise their potential. We achieve this through Family Support Services, Disability Support Services and Out of Home Care. If you are looking to be part of an organisation that is making a positive difference in the lives of others, then this is for you.
We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Manager in our northwest region.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced leader in Therapeutic / Trauma informed practice to join Glenhaven's Safe Haven program based in our Northwest office in Ulverstone.
Glenhaven Family Care provides trauma informed therapeutic care to children and young people in Out-Of-Home Care and this role will be part of the management team that will oversee children specifically in our Safe Haven program.
We are looking for a person with skills, experience and talent in therapeutic / trauma informed care as well as staff management experience who hold a minimum of Diploma in Community Services and who align with our values of Compassion, Hope, Respect, Integrity and Support.
As a Manager across Therapeutic / Trauma informed care, you will have:
Experience in providing therapeutic trauma informed care to children and young people and an understanding of developmental trauma. A minimum Diploma of Community Services or the ability to acquire. Knowledge of the Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Industry (SCHADS) Award. Familiarity with Child Safety Services and compliance with the relevant legislation (Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997). Demonstrated experience in team leadership and management. Good communication, organisational and attention to detail skills. An ability to align with our organisational Christian heritage and practice Glenhaven's values. Current frameworks in your own style of practice. A caring nature, be patient, supportive, resilient, and passionate about people and your role. A willingness to be available to take a call from Glenhaven's on-call staff after hours if needed. Hold a current unrestricted Australian driver's licence (must have at least Tasmanian P2 licence). Hold a current NDIS-endorsed Working with Vulnerable People card or have the ability to acquire. Hold a current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History police check OR National Police Check or happy to submit to one. Strong administration and computer skills and good at rostering. A First Aid certificate is desirable but not essential. Due to the inherent requirements of the advertised role, you are encouraged to ensure at all times whilst employed, you are vaccinated against the following: (a) COVID-19; (b) any other pandemic that is recommended under the National Health Management Strategy. If you are looking to join a committed team making a powerful difference in the lives of children and young people, by supporting teams to be all they can be, then we would love to hear from you.
Why work at Glenhaven?
Glenhaven actively supports staff to have a healthy work life balance. An attractive salary. Access to internal and external training opportunities and workplace mentoring. An Employee Assistance Program with free and confidential counselling services. As a not-for-profit organisation, our permanent 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. Please submit application by hitting the APPLY FOR THIS JOB button.
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