Community Services Manager (Therapy & Behaviour Support)

Community Services ManagerTherapy & Behaviour Support Newcastle, NSW Full TimeThe Role The Community Services Manager provides leadership, direction and operational business management for Therapy and Behaviour Support services and funded programs including Psychoeducation and Peer Support, Family Intervention Service, Care Navigator- Intellectual Disability and Mental Health and ARAFMI.Reporting to the Director Community & Allied Health, the Community Services Manager is responsible for day-to-day oversight to ensure smooth service operation in accordance with defined strategy and policy determined by the Executive Management Team and the Board. The Community Services Manager is responsible for the management and service delivery of a range of services by actively focusing on service quality, development and innovation. This position ensures service delivery is client centered and based on strengths based practice, and capacity building.Why Work for us?  Our teams are the heart of what we do here at Newcastle Anglican. As a part of the team, you have access to the following great benefits:  Professional development support and study days 14 weeks paid maternity leave or 3 weeks paid parental pay. + Super Contributions after 12 months  Salary Packaging on a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnight  Up to 40% on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools  Meals & Entertainment Salary packaging up to $2,650   Access to Fitness Passport (over 300+gyms)  Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program  Career and development opportunities  Flexible work options The opportunity to lead an innovative, collaborative team of multi-disciplinary clinicians ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Tertiary qualification in relevant Allied Health field Registered practitioner with professional membership with relevant body Demonstrated post graduate experience in relevant Allied Health field across a range of services such as NDIS, Education, Aged Care and child, youth and family services Proven experience (3+ years) within a similar position showing leadership and operational management, planning and budgetary skills, overseeing a team of Allied Health professionals. Competent at coaching and mentoring team members Understanding of the current trends and approaches underpinning the provision of early intervention services to people with a disability or in aged care. A detailed understanding of the issues faced by users of the programs and services and ways to assist with or solve these issues. Demonstrated experience prioritising workloads and managing clients with complex needs Valid NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) and NDIS Worker Screening Check, Police Check, First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain prior to commencement NSW Driver’s Licence   DESIRABLE CRITERIA Qualification in Management or Business  Who we are?  Newcastle Anglican is at the core of some of the most well-known businesses within Newcastle, Hunter, Central Coast & Mid North Coast organisations. Our service agencies include Anglican Care and Samaritans as well as Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation and 54 Anglican parishes.  For more information on who we are and the work we do, visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au . You can learn about our Vision, Values and Service Philosophy here via YouTube.  For further information please email our Talent Team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au     To apply click Apply now!   Please include your cover letter addressing the essential criteria, and your resume.  Applications Close: When we find you!  Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.