Team Leader CaFIS

ASO 8 Team Leader CaFIS

All Aspects Recruitment & HR Services are currently seeking a Children and Family Intensive Support Team Leader for a permanent role based in Tennant Creek NT.

• Salary Packaging up to $15,899.94 pa
• Subsidised accommodation for candidates outside the Barkly region
• Relocation and repatriation assistance
• Remote retention allowance of $750
• 6 weeks annual leave

The Team Leader will provide the program leadership and necessary support for ongoing development, implementation and facilitation of the Children and Families Intensive Support (CaFIS) program.

Duties include:

• Lead the ongoing development, coordination and facilitation of positive engagement, interventions, and activities in accordance with the CaFIS program guidelines and organisational policies and practices.
• Ensure the CaFIS program is compliant with the Commonwealth’s Child Safe Framework through participation in the internal leadership committee responsible for embedding National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
• Support and develop sustainable and respectful networks in Aboriginal communities within the program-designated area, particularly for children, youth and families participating in the CaFIS program.
• Oversee a team of case workers and support workers to deliver the CaFIS program to families referred by the Territory Families Housing & Communities (TFHC) agency, providing leadership, comprehensive staff supervision, professional development and team management.
• Liaise with the Territory Families, Families and Community regarding referrals, current cases, provision of reports and other necessary documentation and mandated processes as required.
• Work proactively with colleagues to identify and develop responsive service delivery mechanisms that are child-centred, mindful of Aboriginal child-rearing practices, and responsive to Aboriginal families of the service area.
• Undertake administrative duties as directed in accordance with program and organisational expectations including senior-level report writing and the timely management of electronic client data records and registers to ensure compliance with funding obligations.
• Promote and support alcohol, tobacco and other drugs free workplace strategies and exemplify aligned behaviours.
• Be involved in high-level engagement and collaboration with key stakeholders including community, government, and not-for-profit agencies.
• Work within limits of confidentiality and privacy appropriate to the program.

Requirements:

• Tertiary level qualifications in Social Work, Community Services, Psychology, Education or related fields to sufficiently perform the key responsibilities of CaFIS Team Leader.
• Demonstrated experience working in Aboriginal community health or welfare services and ability to support the delivery of culturally responsive programs and services with an understanding of the importance of traditional cultures, values and protocols, including Aboriginal child-rearing practices.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain effective networks and relationships, in particular with Aboriginal communities.
• Evidenced high-level communication skills (both oral and written) necessary to work and inform a multi-disciplinary team and in cross-agency and cross-cultural environments.
• Demonstrated case management skills related to family and child work, and knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated experience in project and resource management, planning, coordination and implementation to meet agreed budgets, timelines and objectives.

For more information or to apply please submit your resume to leah@aarecruit.com.au with the subject “Team Leader CaFIS”