Team Leader Shepparton Education First Youth Foyer Program
Job No:
Berry2855
Location:
Shepparton, VIC
ABOUT US
Join Victoria’s largest independent child welfare organisation and become a vital part of a team that never gives up doing whatever it takes for kids. We believe everyone should have a good childhood, growing up in families and communities where they feel safe, nurtured and have hope for the future.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Full time
- Fixed term until January 2020
Berry Street in partnership with Rural Housing Network limited has been successful in the tender to deliver the Shepparton Education First Youth (EFY) Foyer program. This exciting new program provides young people who are experiencing homeless or at risk of homelessness (aged between 16-24) to build sustainable lives through the provision of safe secure accommodation, mentoring and personal supports whilst they are engaged in study or training and prepares them for the transition to independent living and employment.
Reporting directly to the Manager, Shepparton Education First Youth Foyer Program, this role is responsible for a team of 7.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Assist the Manager in the effective roll out and implementation of Foyer across the Hume Region
- Provide leadership and support to a team of Youth Development Workers
- Provide supervision and instruction to staff and in conjunction with the Manager to ensure the day to day operations of the program are well managed.
- Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement in the delivery of services to students.
ABOUT YOU:
We are looking for someone with energy, drive and a passion for working with marginalised young people to support them to achieve an independent and sustainable life.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership skills in particular experience in leading, supervising, and managing people to achieve desired outcomes. A sound knowledge of homelessness, education and vocational issues that affect young people is also highly desirable.
Management experience and a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Social Science, Psychology or a similar is required.
Demonstrated networks with key stakeholders within the Department of Health and Human Service, Goulburn Area would be advantageous.
REMUNERATION
- The base salary for this position is SCHADS Level 7, Pay Point 1 which is currently $84,976.40 under the Berry Street Victoria 2014-2017 Agreement.
- Generous Motor Vehicle allowance of $10,500 pa.
- The value of the salary can be increased through salary packaging.
WHAT BERRY STREET CAN OFFER YOU:
- A thorough induction program
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A great friendly environment
- Employee assistance program
- Annual Employee Opinion Survey participation
- Focus on positive work/life balance
- Generous salary packaging benefits
- An organisation that cares about you
For further information about this position, please refer to the position description.
Queries to Anita McCurdy, Manager – Foyer on 58256104
Applications including resume, cover letter and statement addressing the key selection criteria to be submitted by 11pm on Monday, 3 December 2018
To download the Position Description, please click here
To download the Key Selection Criteria template, please click here
Berry Street are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including those with a disability and culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. Berry Street are also committed to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families and communities. Comprehensive reference and background checking will be undertaken, including a Working with Children Check and police check. Aboriginal people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.