Leave your mark in the most impressionable way, show us your dedication, drive and energy for the cause & bring others along to do the same. Strive for amazing team outcomes ! 
 
In the working environment we need passionate , pivotal and dedicated employees & leaders who are driven to leave their mark , provide hope so our future generations can thrive !

It is paramount to have a team of passionate people who thrive at being that great support & advocates on behalf of our children, young people & families.        

We have an amazing leadership role based in our Edgeworth NSW office that you will not want to miss !
 
It is an an exciting new opportunity for a Dynamic Team Leader in our Functional Family Therapy Program to support not only the young people and their families but your team.
 
Thinking to add to your current expertise ?, Or for those that have been in their role so long and are at that senior level , is it time for the next stage of your career - to advance into leadership ?
 
Functional Family Therapy Program supports families to engage young people and family members, providing an alternative to punitive approaches. The Functional Family Therapy program supports young people between 11-18 years who are exhibiting aggressive and in certain cases violent behaviour, as well as substance misuse.
 
If you believe in this cause, then show your leadership skills and lead our team to victorious results !
  

WHAT YOUR ROLE LOOKS LIKE

• Provide leadership to a team of 4, adhering to the Functional Family Therapy - Child Welfare (FFT - CW) model
• Clinical supervision to ensure therapists have the resources, skills and support to deliver effective service
• Report all outcomes and ensure the overall success of the program
• Work with the team to identify and overcome barriers to engagement/motivation
• Lead, guide and supervise a team providing family therapy training and intervention strategies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy interventions
• As a hands-on leader, you will ensure all outcomes are measurable and evidence-informed and that your team is fully supported and equipped with the tools to overcome any challenges
• You will also be responsible for the management of a small caseload of up to four families

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor’s degree (social work, psychology or relevant discipline).
• Previous experience in a therapeutic environment ideally utilising recognised therapy practices such as CBT
• Hands on leadership experience
• Knowledge and experience working within the out of home care sector would be highly regarded
• Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships and rapport with families and young people

For further details in regards to this role  contact Elizabeth Abdilla - Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist on 04•• ••• 939 or email [email protected],

OZCHILD OFFERS

• Full time, permanent position
• Evidence informed training and professional development journey
• SCHCADS Level 7 $ 119,093.52
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus $ 2650 meals & entertainment 
• A laptop and phone (tools of the trade)
• A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
• Ex-gratia days at Christmas and Easter

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your resume with a cover letter that outlines your skills and experiences and addressing the selection criteria.

For more information, a confidential discussion about the role please contact Elizabeth Abdilla / Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist [email protected]

Position Description available upon request

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply.

OzChild is committed to providing a recruitment process which embeds the values of equity, diversity, and inclusivity, and commit to making reasonable adjustments where necessary to ensure all individuals have equal opportunity to fully participate in the process. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals of diverse gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural and religious backgrounds to apply.

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.

OzChild is a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe.