We have an amazing opportunity and Team Leader Position available now in our FFT CW Program (ACT) in which you will be responsible for 4 other practitioners. As a hands-on leader you will ensure all outcomes are measurable and evidence-informed and that your team is fully supported and equipped with the tools to overcome any challenges.

The aim of Functional Family Therapy – Child Welfare program is to keep children and young people in their existing homes or foster care placements.

The evidence informed Functional Family Therapy - Child Welfare program provides a family therapy focused model for high risk families. Based on the core principles of the evidence-based model Functional Family Therapy (FFT), FFT-CW has been specifically adapted for families with children and young people (0-17) at risk of significant harm due to physical abuse or neglect and at imminent risk of being placed in out of home care. FFT-CW is designed to provide families with structured training, implementation of problem-solving strategies, support to identify community-based resources and the review of outcomes.

The Team Leader of Functional Family Therapy - Child Welfare (FFT - CW) is a role within OzChild to strengthen the benefit of services to children, young people and their families in specified areas utilising an evidence informed program.

For all details in relation to this position, please see our attached PD for your perusal

Qualifications
A Bachelor level in Social Work, Psychology or relevant discipline with 5 plus years clinical practice in relevant therapeutic training and skills recognised in Australia
Willingness to gain accreditation in the Functional Family Therapy CW model and ensure your practice adheres with the model requirements

Skills & Experience required
Knowledge and experience in ensuring the health and protection of children and young people, leadership and management experience in this context. Knowledge of the Child Protection and Out of Home Care System, standards and practices
In-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles and challenges of supporting vulnerable families.
An understanding of cultural contexts and the unique needs of Aboriginal children and young people
Demonstrated ability in the provision of professional supervision
Understanding of the broad range of issues impacting on the community services sector.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Effective network development skills
Proficient use of the Microsoft suite, email and web-based information systems

OzChild offers
Full time, permanent position
Evidence informed training and professional development journey
Level 7 $ 119,093.52
Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus $ 2650 meals & entertainment
A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
Ex-gratia days at Christmas and Easter

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your resume with a cover letter that outlines your skills and experiences and addressing the selection criteria.

For more information, a confidential discussion about the role please contact Elizabeth Abdilla / Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist [email protected]

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.
OzChild is a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe.
OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply.