Website Mens Outreach Service Aboriginal Corporation
About this Job
Support the team to deliver high quality, client focused outcomes.
Oversee the delivery and compliance requirements of the programs, as per funding body requirements.
Provide professional clinical advice and guidance to team members and other staff who may be involved in the delivery of these programs.
Cultural and Clinical Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of culturally appropriate programs for clients, family members and community groups.
- Implement and manage clinical quality and compliance standards.
- Contribute to the clinical quality and compliance standards of the organisation as a whole.
- Ensure clinical and administrative supervision and support is extended to staff involved in case management processes.
- Ensure any actions or solutions provided, are in line with trauma-informed care and practice principles and communicated in an appropriate manner.
- Implement and manage evaluation processes over various programs.
- Liaise with other staff including the MOSAC Cultural Leadership Group to ensure that cultural protocols are followed, and that team practice is culturally secure, in the Kimberley indigenous context.
Staff leadership, teamwork, and relationships
- Provide strategic leadership for the Youth Services programs and staff.
- Provide program reports to meet deadlines.
- Work effectively in your role to maintain supportive, cooperative, and positive relationships within the MOSAC team and other external agencies.
- Participate in all MOSAC Leadership and team meetings.
- Encourage staff development with regular staff supervision.
- Develop and maintain strong networks with outside stakeholders.
Administration
- Identify and deliver continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Ensure all administrative commitments are completed in an on-time basis.
- Ensure all funding reporting and compliance timeframes are adhered to.
- Ensure portal reporting and CORIS data input by staff is up to date and at professional standards.
- Oversee the development of policies and procedures for the program.
- Manage expenditure in line with budgets.
- Support the Manager FOS, CEO and COO in identifying new opportunities and drafting funding submissions.
Other
Other duties as directed by the Manager FOS, CEO or COO.
Level of Authority: Make day to day decisions in relation to team operations and approve operational budget decisions within delegated limits.
Required Skills and Attributes
(Selection Criteria):
Knowledge and Experience
- Significant experience managing a youth team, in a similar setting.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in working successfully with Aboriginal staff.
- Understand the issues, services and legislation affecting the delivery of health and SEWB programs related to Aboriginal Youth in the Kimberley, youth engagement programs, including counselling and case management.
- Skills and capacity to engage with government and non-government stakeholders relevant to the programs.
- Proficiency in the use of MS Word, Excel, Outlook/email.
- Experience in the successful delivery of funded programs to achieve an evaluated outcome delivery.
- Ability to communicate effectively in the Kimberley cultural context.
Qualifications and/or training:
- Qualifications in the fields of youth work, health, wellbeing, community services or counselling.
- Extensive previous experience working in this field.
- Current / Ability to obtain Department of Correctives Services Clearance.
- Current Western Australian “C” class driver’s license.
Ability to undertake all training required for MOSAC staff.
Desirable Skills:
- Knowledge of Kimberley agencies and appropriate support services for the client group.
- Apply First Aid Certificate, or ability to attain one.
Interested?
For more information, please contact Kevin McKenzie (Manager – Family Outreach Service) on 0400 352 198, or email kevin@familyoutreach.com.au
To Apply
- Cover letter addressing each Selection Criteria
- Resume and 2 professional references and a cultural reference
- Proof of education/qualifications and/or experience
Applications will be assessed on receipt and successful candidates will be contacted for interview.
We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately and to close this advertisement early should a suitable candidate be found. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.
For more information www.mensoutreach.org.au
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
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Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
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How many years’ experience do you have as a Youth Services Team Leader?
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Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
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Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
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