Regional Manager Foster Care Services (12 Months Fixed Term)

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:

• 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 intake, case allocation, review and backup processes and systems are in place to maintain a high level of responsiveness and a quality service
• Ensure that the Intake system is working effectively; that referrals are responded to in a timely manner and that appropriate placements are made utilizing the ac.care matching process
• Ensure that the appropriate staff attend and participate in relevant Care Team Meetings, Care and Placement Planning meetings and TAC meetings when required
• Ensure that assessments and reports are accurate, of a high standard and provided in a reasonable time frame
• Ensure that systems and processes are in place for appropriate monitoring of clients identified as “high risk or complexity”, including overseeing the development of “crisis management plans” where appropriate
• In accordance with ac.care policy and DCP requirements, co-ordinate the appropriate response and ensure appropriate follow up of serious incidents for staff, carers and clients

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 via SEEK, or email: careers@accare.org.au

In support of your application:

• 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 click here for a copy of the position description or for more information call Stephen Green on 08 8531 4900.

Applications close 5th May 2024.

10% of ac.care staff are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and growing – you could be a positive part of that growth.