AddressOur service is looking for the following, if it resonates with you, please apply.
Kinship Foster CareTeam Leader
This role is full time 37.5hrs per week.
Salary is in line with the Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Industry Award 2010- Social and Community Services Employee.
IDENTIFIED POSITION – (To perform this role it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person).
Beenleigh Housing and Development Company Ltd (BHDC) is the oldest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Organisation of its type in Eagleby, Beenleigh Logan QLD. BHDC strives to support, enhance, and transform the lives of its members in culturally supportive, community connected and regenerative ways. BHDC was formally established in 1994 as a not-for-profit, registered charity holding Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) registration with the Australian Taxation Office.
Jinndi Mibunn BHDC is dedicated to providing holistic support services to our Carers and Jarjums and we are committed to helping these Carers to maintain strong connections with their culture, family, community, and health and wellbeing.
We are seeking a highly motivated Team Leader to lead our Karulbo Jinndi Kinship Foster Care Initiative. The Team Leader will play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating a team of support workers who will work directly with our Kinship and Foster Carers. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of the needs and challenges faced by our Carers, Jarjums and young people and be capable of providing culturally sensitive leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervision and Leadership:
- Provide leadership and guidance to a team of support workers.
- Develop and maintain a positive and supportive team culture.
- Conduct regular team meetings, check-ins, and performance evaluations.
Program Coordination:
- Coordinate and oversee the implementation of the Kinship Foster Care program.
- Ensure that services provided align with the organization's goals and objectives.
- Monitor program outcomes and report on progress to senior management.
Client Support:
- Work closely with support workers to provide direct support to Kinship and Foster Carers and jarjums.
- Ensure that support services are culturally appropriate and proactive.
- Assist with the holistic case management for Kinship and Foster Carers.
Community and Cultural Engagement:
- Foster and maintain strong connections with the local community, culture, and country.
- Promote cultural sensitivity and respect within the team and among clients.
- Collaborate with community organizations and partners as needed.
Finance allocations:
- Ensure that funds are allocated responsibly and in line with program guidelines.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of client interactions and program activities.
- Prepare regular reports on program performance and outcomes.
Budget Management:
- Assist in budget planning and management for the Kinship and Foster Care and Connecting Kin programs within holistic service
Your Contribution
- Perform your duties in line with the BHDC Ltd Jinndi Mibunn community generated Principles, Programs, Models and Processes – such as our Elders Principles
- As Jinndi Mibunn BHDC Team members we support, encourage, and assist other teams and members - we work together in the “Nest”.
- Focusing on the needs of individuals, families and communities from an Indigenous Community perspective.
- Respecting Women’s and Men’s cultural needs.
- Creating welcoming spaces and family friendly environments.
- Building on sustainable and reliable relations with community members.
Essential Criteria
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and or proven experience of no less than 2 years
- Holder of a current Blue Card (No Card – No Start policy applies)
- Knowledge or ability to gain knowledge of the Child Protection Act of 1999, as amended, and an ability to navigate the legislation to find relevant information
- Knowledge or ability to gain knowledge of the Child Safety Practice Manual and the ability to navigate it and use it to support clients
Selection Criteria
- Experience and/or the ability to demonstrate community development skills in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, particularly a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- High level of communications skills, including the ability to hold difficult and challenging conversations with clients, when required.
- Demonstrated writing skills and the ability to produce comprehensive, detailed, and accurate case notes, reports and assessments using a computer including spreadsheets, email, internet, digital media etc.
- Demonstrated ability to provide training and supervision and manage a small team.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
If this sounds like you or even if you don’t have all the essential criteria, please still go ahead and submit your detailed cover letter which includes the essential criteria and your resume, with 2 most recent referees.
Applications close by Friday 10 May 2024 at 5pm.
How to apply:
- Provide a detailed covering letter which addresses your skills, experience and how you meet the essential criteria. (Word format please)
- Email it to **@bhdc.org.au marked “confidential” to the CEO: Mr Will Davis
We look forward to receiving your application, however if you do not provide a detailed cover letter addressing your skills and experience against the essential criteria we are unlikely to consider your application.
Due to the nature of our working environment and to ensure that our vulnerable clients and your workplace is a safe space we require all our employees and prospective employees to be up to date with their Covid 19 vaccinations.
