Permanency Programs Lead – Child & Family Services

Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Supportive team culture

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Marymead CatholicCare is seeking a Permanency Program Manager to lead the Permanency team, oversee day-to-day casework and supervise staff across offices in Canberra and Goulburn. The role involves travel to Canberra, Goulburn and Wagga Wagga and direct contact with clients.

Based in Canberra or Goulburn, you will collaborate with the Director to deliver consistent, child-centred out-of-home care services, manage rosters and contribute to safeguarding and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to supervise, develop and manage a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Working with Children Check (NSW) and Working With Vulnerable People (ACT), Unrestricted Driver's Licence & satisfactory Driver's Licence History Check, National Criminal History Check and willingness to be added to Office of Children's Guardian (OCG) Residential Care Workers Register (RCWR) at the time of reference check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead case managers, therapeutic staff and support workers.
• Assist with reportable conduct investigations as directed by the Director.
• Monitor and provide input into court proceedings.
• Apply child focused case work principles.
• Liaise with Department of Communities and Justice and other government agencies as required.
• Provide clients with support, practical advice, education and information.
• Undertake a limited load of complex casework with clients as required.
• Complete necessary data collection, case notes and develop progress and final reports within required timeframes.
• Develop and monitor rosters for Permanency support workers.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Team supervision

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Community Services, Social work, Psychology

Job description

Marymead CatholicCare is seeking a Permanency Program Manager to lead the Permanency team, oversee day-to-day casework and supervise staff across offices in Canberra and Goulburn. The role involves travel to Canberra, Goulburn and Wagga Wagga and direct contact with clients.

Based in Canberra or Goulburn, you will collaborate with the Director to deliver consistent, child-centred out-of-home care services, manage rosters and contribute to safeguarding and compliance requirements.