Applicant Information Package

Applicant Information Package

for the opportunity of

Team Leader

(Family Support Programs)

Full Time

Bridging the Gap

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:

COB (5pm) Wednesday 1st Nov 2017

About the employer…

Our client Bridging the Gap (BTG)is an independent, not for profit, community organisation serving the community since 1984. BTG foster a friendly, highly productive work environment. BTG is a Christian organisation so it’s important that and all staff are required to adhere to the Mission and Values of the organisation.

Below is the mission and vision statements of the organisation as published on their website:

Applicants are encouraged to review information on the organisation’s website:

Some of the great benefits provided to employees…

• High level of diversity in role
• Excellent working environment
• Supportive work environment
• Clinical supervision
• Generous Salary Packaging Options

About the Position…

Reporting to the Program Manager, this role will provide oversee the teams working in the Brighter Futures and Youth Hope programs. Please see the full Job Description in the following pages for more detailed information in regard to the typical duties of this role.

The Youth Hope and Brighter Futures programs support families with children aged between 0-8 and 9-15 years in the provision of an integrated, child and young person focused case management service focused on resolving concerns for children’s safety, welfare and wellbeing and strengthening the family unit.

Position Details…

Location:St Marys, NSW

Hours per week:37.5 hours per week in total

Days of work:Monday - Friday

Term:Permanent, subject to funding

Award Coverage:Salary and conditions of employment will be as described in the NSW SCHADS Award.

Salary:Salary will be at Level 6, Paypoint to be determined with successful applicant.

Positions available:There is 1 vacant position being advertised.

Travel:Some travel will be required as part of this role to attend meetings and other commitments in the area as applicable. A pool car is available for staff and where available this can be utilised, however in the event the pool car isn’t available you may need to use your personal vehicle. Use of a personal vehicle for business trips will be reimbursed to you by the applicable mileage reimbursement as stated in the SCHADS Award.

Probationary Period…

A six-month probationary period applies to all positions at Bridging the Gapfrom the date of appointment. A probationary review will be conducted prior to conclusion of this period.

Child Related Employment…

This role is classified as child related employment and as such, the successful applicant will be required to provide current clearance of a NSW “Working with Children Check” (under the Commission for Children & Young People Act 1998).

It is the organisation’s policy that the successful applicant also provide clearance of a Criminal History Background check also.

How to Apply…

To apply for this role please note the following:

• Applications will only be considered where the Applicant has submitted all documents as mentioned in the Application checklist below. To assist you, please utilise Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 following. You can either print and handwrite on these forms or type into them directly from your computer and then attach them to an email.

• If providing photocopies make sure they are clear / easy to read

• Your resume should outline your previous work history in chronological order starting from your most recent position, together with a brief description of the duties associated. It should also outline your education and training and a good guide is to keep it to 3-4 pages maximum.

• Ensure your application is submitted prior to the closing date

• The closing date for applications appears on the first page of this information package. Extensions are given in exceptional circumstances. Should you need an extension on your application please contact Angela immediately on(02) 4555 4634

Application Checklist…

When submitting your application please ensure you have enclosed the following:

Employment Application Form(attachment 1 following)

Response to Selection Criteria Form (attachment 2 following)

Your resume(including details of when and how we can contact you)

And a covering letter if you wish

When you have all these prepared, send it to the attention of Angela Gauci at Total Workforce Services via:

Important: Please ensure you submit a full application with all the items as mentioned above. Applications not including all the items above will be asked to resubmit their details before the closing date to enable the application to be considered by the Selection Panel.

Receipt of your application will be confirmed by email.

Still looking for more information?

If you have any questions or would like to talk a bit more about this job before applying, please feel free to call us on (02) 4555 4634 or email

Thank you for your expression of interest regarding employment with Bridging the Gap.

Good Luck!

The Position Description…

Position Description

Team Leader –

Brighter Futures & Youth Hope

This position description should be read in conjunction with Bridging the Gap’sVision and Mission statement, Policy and Procedures, Organisation Chart, and the Youth Hopeand Brighter Futures Service Provision Guidelines, Practice Manuals and other applicable standards and regulations.

1.0Objectives of the Team Leader

1.1To lead teams of Youth and Family Coaches(Youth Hope Program) and Caseworkers (Brighter Futures) in the provision of an integrated, child and young person focused case management service focused on resolving concerns for children’s safety, welfare and wellbeing and strengthening the family unit;

1.2Uphold the practice principles of the Youth Hopeand Brighter Futures Programs that promote, facilitate and support:

1.2.1Healthy development in children and young people

1.2.2Strong, functional and well-supported families

1.2.3The reduction and/or prevention of child abuse and neglect in participating families

1.2.4Enhanced community capacity by strengthening and supporting families

1.3Be an active, cooperative member of a multidisciplinary team to ensure best practice in targeted service provision, smooth transitions to integrated services, and to contribute to the ongoing development and evaluation of the Youth Hope and Brighter Futures Programs;

1.4To encourage the professional growth and development of staff and contribute to a creative and positive workplace culture with a focus on providing service to children and families;

1.5Uphold and promote the Vision, Mission and Values of Bridging the Gap, both within the organisation and in the wider community.

2.0Job Function

Program Delivery – Youth Hope and Brighter Futures

2.1To oversee the eligibility assessment, case planning, review and exit process for families using Structured Decision Making (SDM) tools and Carelink+;

2.2To work with casework staff to engage families who have been referred to the program;

2.3Receive, process and allocate all new referrals and transferred cases in conjunction with the Program Manager to casework staff, including an initial assessment around child protection issues;

2.4To support casework staff in identifying and managing concerns for child safety, welfare and wellbeing, including:

2.4.1Making reports to the NSW Department of Family and Community Services in line with mandatory reporting legislation where necessary

2.4.2Developing safety plans, in collaboration with family members to promote child safety

2.5To chair regular case review/ family conference meetings as needed with caseworker, family members and other services involved with the family, with the purpose of planning and co-ordinating the work with family;

2.6To conduct regular file audits of all families, in conjunction with three monthly case review meetings;

2.7To provide regularcase management supervision to casework staff, including:

2.7.1Supporting staff with key assessment analysis and casework decisions

2.7.2Identifying and recommending appropriate training and development

2.7.3Supporting staff to identify issues/challenges to take to external clinical supervision sessions

Team Leadership

2.8To oversee regular data collection, program evaluation and general administration for the casework team including monthly reporting against program performance measures;

2.9Regular attendance and leadership of team meetings, team consultations, Lead Agency Practice Forums including participation in the Action Learning program, and other meetings as directed by the Program Manager;

2.10Induct, train and mentor new casework staff in conjunction with Program Manager;

2.11Conduct regular performance reviews with caseworkers in conjunction with Program Manager;

2.12Maintain a working knowledge of and adhere to the Interagency Guidelines for Child Protection NSW (2006), The Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998), the Privacy Act and other relevant legislation;

2.13Commit to a continuing process of personal/ professional development and skills acquisition, including participating in annual performance appraisal and development process;

2.14Exercise any other authority which may be delegated from time to time with due care and professionalism, maintaining an awareness of agency expectations and standards at all times;

Relationships of the Team Leader

3.1Reports to and is supported by the Program Manager;

3.2Leads and supports a team of Brighter Futures Caseworkers and Youth Hope Youth and Family Coaches;

3.3Works alongside all Bridging the Gap staff, for the purposes of maintaining a co-operative and collaborative multi-disciplinary working environment.

3.4Works under the guidance of Lead Agency Program Manager, Team Leader and Practice Specialists

3.5Collaborates with Team Leaders and all team members of the Brighter Futures and Youth Hope Programs across Lead Agency and partner agencies, and the Department of Community Services;

3.6Liaises with agencies identified as ‘Prescribed bodies’ by the NSW Children and Young Persons Care and Protection Act, 1998 for the purpose of information exchange relating to the care and wellbeing of children involved in the Youth Hope program.

Attachment 1

Employment Application Form

Personal Details
First Name: / Surname:
Preferred Name (if different):
Postal Address:
Phone / Business Hours:
After Hours:
Email address: / @
Application Details
Position you are applying for: / 009BTG – Team Leader
What interested you in applying for this position?
Where did you see this job vacancy advertised?
Referee Details
(Please provide 2 professional referees who can comment on your work skills. It is preferable that one be your current Minister/Pastor) / Name:
Organisation:
Title:
Phone:
Name:
Organisation:
Title:
Phone:
Additional Details
What is your current work authorisation? / □I am an Australian Citizen/ permanent resident
□I hold a current working VISA
□I require sponsorship to work in Australia
Do you hold a current NSW Driver’s License / □Yes / □No
Have you ever worked for BTG before? / □Yes / □No
Do you hold a current NSW paid employee Working with Children check clearance? / □Yes / Clearance number: WWC ______E
Expiry date: /
□No / □My application is imminent; I will have this soon
□I will apply for this now
Note: As of 15th June 2013 the legislation for WWC checks changed, for more information please visit the Commission for Children & Young People's website

Applicant Declaration

□I declare that the above information provided by me is true and correct.

Signature: ______

Date: ______

Attachment 2

Response to selection criteria form

To assist you in completing this form…

Tell us about any relevant work experience, qualifications, skills and/or knowledge you have that are relevant to this position

The most recent the information, the better. Try to provide detail about duties performed most recently and avoid including information not relevant to this position you are applying for

Remember to tell us about both direct experience / skills (i.e.: from the same types of work) as well as experience and experience you may have gained from other places

It is good to give specific examples of what you know, where you learnt it and to give concrete examples of how you have applied it in the past (e.g.: where and how you’ve used these skills before)

Try to give different examples to each criteria that show how you meet them rather than repeating the same information/examples

Your Name:

Essential:

Desirable:

Please note: The questions below are optional to answer

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