Program Manager (NSP & EPCS), Full-Time Permanent - Ipswich or Toowoomba Apply now Job no: 503438
Employment type: Full Time
Location: Toowoomba & Darling Downs
Categories: Child, Youth & Family
Hybrid role - Work from home and the OfficeAttractive remuneration including Car allowance, Salary packaging & Monthly RDOWork for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisationsAbout the Organisation Every day, Life Without Barriers provides support and care to children and young people, as we work collaboratively with families, carers, and communities, to ensure they have the environment they deserve to grow. With a focus on ensuring safety and respect, this is an opportunity to make a positive and meaningful difference in these young lives and help pave a brighter future.
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
About the role Next Step Plus (NSP) provides support to complex caseloads of young people who are transitioning or have transitioned from care. Case Managers assist young people to meet their goals around transitioning to adulthood including finding housing, securing employment, purchasing household items, parenting, completing education, addressing legal issues and dealing with domestic violence.
LWB is the largest provider of the Next Step Plus (NSP) and Extended Post Care Support (EPCS) programs in Queensland.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Child, Youth & Family - Family Based Care, Program Manager to join our Southwest team, with the option to work out of our Ipswich or Toowoomba branch. The Program Manager will manage the Next Step Plus (NSP) and Extended Post Care Support (EPCS) programs in the Southwest region (Ipswich, Toowoomba and Springfield) with focus on compliance, quality service provision, development of staff, and growing our services.
This position is being offered as a permanent full-timeposition withflexibility to work from home, and office, with the expectation to travel to different homes/locations within the Ipswich and Toowoomba regions.
Key Responsibilities Develop, lead, motivate and manage a team of up to 10 Case ManagersManage program compliance with legislation, accreditation standards, contractual requirements and internal policiesEnsure delivery of program services in accordance with program budget, local business plans and in line with client needsEnsure the appropriate management and escalation of risks in accordance with policies and proceduresEnsure a consistent standard of quality is delivered for program in accordance with regulationsSkills and Experience Demonstrated experience working with individuals, families and communities from a strength-based, culturally appropriate perspective that are part of the out of home care sectorDemonstrated experience of working in a leadership/management role in a human services organisationDemonstrated experience in managing competing priorities and to deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes and quality standardsDemonstrated commitment to the care and protection of children and young peopleDemonstrated experience working in a dynamic, high-volume work environmentA degree qualification in Human Services or similarSignificant experience in the child protection and out of home care sectorStrong coordination, leadership and peer support skillsHighly developed critical thinking and reflective practice skillsHigh level communication, influencing, liaison, negotiation and mediation skillsCurrent Drivers LicenceSuccessful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role). An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant, including a car allowance, mobile phone and laptop + non for-profit tax reduction optionsOnsite shared parking optionsSupportive team environmentSalary packaging tax benefits, meal entertainment benefit, novated leasing and moreGrowing organisation with great career opportunitiesMonthly RDOHow to Apply Please note:To be considered for and appointed to a position at Life Without Barriers, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a minimum of two (2) doses or hold a valid medical exemption certificate, in accordance with Life Without Barriers Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process. Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact Joelene at ****** Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.Current application closing date Wednesday midnight 15th May 2024. Life Without Barriers supports the Royal Commission into violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability. We believe people with disability need to be heard and for these experiences to influence how support services like ours are delivered. View our statement(https://bit.ly/2GzZGWA) Advertised: 01 May 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 15 May 2024 23:55 E. Australia Standard Time
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