Regional Manager Foster Care Services (12 Months Fixed Term)

About the business

At ac.care we want all country people to have a safe home, enough money to live on and strong, positive relationships. 

We are a non-government organisation (NGO) and our values (CARE - Compassion, Adaptability, Relationships, and Excellence) underpin the work we do.  Together, as one team we CARE to ensure all country people experience the same seamless and consistent service across all touch points in a welcoming and non-judgemental environment.

ac.care is a Child Safe Organisation and the safety of children and young people are our highest priority.

ac.care has an ongoing commitment to delivering appropriate services in the communities we work in, as well as the recruitment, retention and development of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

About the role

ac.care is seeking a Regional Manager Foster Care Services to provide supervision to home based care staff and take primary responsibility for the delivery of the Foster Care services provided by the relevant team, including contract compliance, program performance and continuous quality improvement. As part of this role you will:

• Take primary responsibility for the delivery of the home based Care Services provided by the relevant team, including contract compliance, program performance and continuous quality improvement
• In conjunction with the Manager and other relevant people, contribute to the successful development and implementation of the research, development and continuous improvement of the Foster Care program
• In conjunction with the Manager, be actively involved in identifying deficits in the service system and assisting in strategies to address them
• Participate in appropriate regional area state-wide and other forums to promote ac.care (specifically Foster Care) and contribute to policy development
• Ensure that the team is operating in accordance with the requirements of the Service Agreement and registration standards as required by DCP

Benefits:

• $51.90 per hour
• Full time (12 Months Fixed Term)
• Five (5) weeks annual leave 
• Salary packaging benefits and 11% employer contribution to superannuation.
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes:

• A degree in an appropriate human services discipline (eg Social Work, Child Development, Human Services, Social Sciences, Psychology) or substantial progress achieved towards completion of this qualification
• Knowledge of child development, attachment theory and the impact of trauma on children
• Leadership and / or management experience
• Understanding of supervision and its role in human services and ability to provide this to staff
• Experience working in family and community services
• Experience engaging and working collaboratively with stakeholders 
• Understanding and knowledge of best practice interventions, theories and strategies when working with families including therapeutic approaches
• Experience working with families with multi-faceted and complex situations
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including child protection and family law
• Willingness to review procedures and work practices to fulfill contractual and organizational requirements
• Initiative, reliability and motivation with the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines while maintaining high professional standards
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety and Equal Opportunity Legislation
• Understanding of Aboriginal, multicultural and social justice issues

Special Conditions

• Current SA driver’s licence ‘Class C’ or interstate equivalent.
• Current Satisfactory Working with Children Check (WWCC) or willingness to obtain in accordance with ac.care policy.
• Current Satisfactory National Police Check or willingness to obtain in accordance with ac.care policy.
• Child Safe Environment Certificate or willingness to obtain in accordance with ac.care policy.

How to apply 

You may apply through SEEK, or email: *******@accare.org.au

In support of your application please:

Subject line: (Your Name): RMFCS - MB

• A cover letter outlining your reasons for applying and addressing the essential qualifications and experience highlighted in the position description.
• Include a current CV/Resume with contact details for two (2) referees, one (1) of whom is/was a direct line manager.

Please head to our website at www.accare.org.au for more information and a copy of the position description or call Stephen Green on 08 8531 4***.

Applications close 5th May 2024. 

www.accare.org.au

Anglican Community Care Inc