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Form of work- Therapeutic Support Manager
- Broome WA
- Full-Time Position
Our Broome team are looking for a talented Therapeutic Support Manager to join the team.
As the Therapeutic Support Manager, you will enable our Children and Young People to improve their quality of life, participation in the community ensure service delivery is person-centered and is based on a framework of strengths-based intervention and support. This will be achieved by providing excellent support, supervision and management of our team of Therapeutic Support Workers.
The Benefits
- Hourly rate based on SCHADS Award, level 5.1 + car allowance
- Salary packaging options included up to $16K p/a salary sacrifice, Meal and Entertainment card (up to $2,300 p/a), novated lease for motor vehicles
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Crisis and incident support from national 24/7 Incident Response team
The Role
The Therapeutic Support Manager is responsible for approximately four young people who reside within the services. Responsibilities will include:
- Providing support, supervision, and guidance of the team of Youth Workers
- Managing and maintaining rosters and appropriate staffing levels
- Day to day management of the services; creating a home like environment for the Children and Young People who live there
- Coordinating and monitoring the implementation of case plan and leaving care plans for the Children and Young People in consultation with Case Managers
- Manage complaints and responding immediately to allegations or concerns raised
The Therapeutic Support Manager will be required to complete at least two rostered shifts per week. These hours are to be negotiated with the Service Specialist (Senior Manager) and form part of the ongoing roster.
About You
Essential Requirements:
- Relevant management experience of Children and Young People in Out of Home Care who have a disability and/or with complex care needs due to trauma-based background
- Experience and understanding of trauma-informed practice and therapeutic care
- Experience managing staff who regularly face crisis situations in the course of their work
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience to work within the relevant legislation, OOHC Standards, policies, and procedures
- Capacity to apply culturally appropriate practices with Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse communities
- Excellent oral and written communication and demonstrated administration skills and computer literacy
- Current drivers’ license
- Willingness to work outside of business hours
- Working with Children Check
About Us
We’re people who care. Lifestyle Solutions provides services to people with disability, young people and children in Out of Home Care, their families and communities. Our customers receive services designed to meet their everyday needs and support them to achieve their goals. Our national workforce is committed to providing service that is reliable, responsive, flexible, friendly, empathetic, and caring.
At Lifestyle Solutions, we provide essential services to individuals with disabilities, young people, and children in out-of-home care, along with their families and communities. We believe in equality for everyone, and you can learn more about our organisation here.
Join Us - Next steps
All applications must be lodged online. Please submit a cover letter addressing the essential requirements listed above.
For all enquiries regarding this position, please contact Jessica at **************@lifestylesolutions.org.au
Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
