Senior Manager Permanency Support Program
The role seeks an experienced Senior Manager to lead the new Permanency Support Program (PSP) team.
The successful candidate will oversee a team of case workers and engagement officers to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people who have come into statutory care.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage, support and monitor staff to promote permanency outcomes of children and young people in the PSP.
* Ensure culturally appropriate and sensitive care is provided to Aboriginal children and young people.
* Facilitate a permanency pathway for children and young people through Restoration, Guardianship, Open Adoption or Foster Care.
* Maintain accurate and comprehensive case files that meet legislative and organisational requirements.
* Lead and provide supervision to the team and organisational structure.
* Develop and manage stakeholder relationships with families and other community service providers.
* Ensure absolute confidentiality in relation to clients and the operation of the service.
Personal Attributes:
* Demonstrated child-centred approach with genuine empathy.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Demonstrated ability to be child-focused and work collaboratively with families and kin and stakeholders.
* Good problem-solving, communication, listening, writing, and planning skills.
Selection Criteria:
* Qualification in Social Welfare, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, preferably at degree level (working towards) or extensive experience working with vulnerable families.
* Experience at a Senior Management Level.
* A working understanding of the Child Protection, PSP and Adoption legislation and research that underpins permanency for children.
* Experience working with children/young people, parents/carers and families with a high commitment to child-inclusive practice and best practice case work principles.
Benefits:
* Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of Aboriginal children and young people.
* Chance to develop and lead a team of dedicated professionals.
* Contribute to the development of policies and procedures that impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people.