Program Manager Targeted Supports

• Morwell, Gunaikurnai Land
• Full time, fixed term contract role until April 2025
• Base rate $120k plus super and the option of salary packaging available

The Opportunity

The Program Manager – Targeted Supports role is part of the leadership team within the Child, Youth, and Families program. You will provide oversight of Berry Street’s Targeted Care Packages (TCP) and the Our House Program across the South East Victorian region. TCP supports young people to live in alternative living arrangements other than residential care or to prevent their entry into residential care. These packages are tailored to the individual needs of the young person and include both psychosocial and financial support.

In this role, you will manage programs designed to assist children and young people in recovering from trauma, preventing further escalation, and promoting improved wellbeing, health, and stability. Additionally, you will oversee the Our House day respite program for children referred by Child Protection while awaiting placement in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to the Senior Manager, Child, Youth & Families.
• Manage a diverse team, providing supervision and promoting the functions of TCP and Our House.
• Lead the relationship with the funder concerning TCPs.
• Monitor and review TCPs, including all components such as case management, support, and financial aspects.
• Provide oversight of carer reviews and annual reviews in conjunction with management.
• Establish and maintain quality support services for young people.
• Represent Berry Street at local community program meetings and forums.
• Participate in regional and organisational strategic planning and development.
• Ensure the smooth operation of programs like Community Connections, L2P, ACFE, Reconnect, and GOALS.

About You

• Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
• Experience in the child, youth, and families sector, particularly in education and youth transitional support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality programs.
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to emerging needs and opportunities.
• Commitment to the values and mission of the organisation.

The Benefits

• A culture that values and supports professional development.
• Additional salary packaging available for meals/accommodation.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family.
• $15,900 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation.
• 10 weeks paid parental leave + other generous leave conditions!
• Leave loading 17.5%

How to Apply

To apply, please include a cover letter highlighting why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience match the key selection criteria and primary responsibilities outlined in the position description. Applications close on Tuesday 2 July 2024.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National and International Police check if required.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTQIA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.