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SalaryThis is a full-time, ongoing Leadership opportunity and will be based in Broken Hill with some outreach work to Wilcannia and Menindee
This role is responsible for implementing and reporting on all activities conducted under an additional fee for service arrangement in PSP-FP above funded places in Dubbo, Western and Far West. This includes case management, parent education and group work purchased by Department of Communities and Justice from Uniting's Family Preservation teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the operation of the program with culturally respective practice and responsibility so that they meet funding requirements, ethical and professional standards, as well as community and stakeholder expectations
- Ensure high quality services are provided incorporating contemporary approaches to practice and integrating appropriate Aboriginal cultural perspectives
- Manage all intake and referral responsibilities including allocation of referrals to caseworkers
- Maintain and monitor relationships with local Department of Communities and Justice offices to ensure PSP FP are able to achieve the best possible outcomes for families
- Work with your supervisor to implement quality assurance systems to maintain the integrity of the PSP FP practice models including Homebuilders and the Domestic Violence Practice Framework and evidence-based parent education programs.
- Degree in Social Work or relevant social sciences field or other relevant tertiary qualifications
- Proven ability to lead cultural change and innovation
- Skilled decision maker for children's best interests underpinned by a demonstrated commitment to hearing the voices of children and young people
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
- Knowledge and understanding of sector trends
- Committed to compliance - legal, government and policy
- Ability to work under pressure
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Clear understanding of how data informs effective decisions
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.
Closing date: 11:55pm, Tuesday 21st March
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