Team Leader - CIAO Program

About the Opportunity

This position provides a great opportunity for the successful candidate who is established or an emerging leader in the youth services, Out of Home Care (OoHC) and Targeted Care Package (TCP) areas. The role involves practice innovation, leading teams and developing case management and accommodation responses for young people aged 16-18, who are transitioning from the care system to CIAO lead tenant supported accommodation. The other arm of the program is TCP's which are tailored supports developed around individual young people aged 12-18. All of our young people are on Child Protection Orders, so we work closely with the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH).

About you

We are looking for someone who can:

• Ensure the provision of high quality, solutions-focused whole of person services to all young people in the program 
• Identify, implement and oversee innovation and growth within the program
• Provide high quality leadership, formal and informal supervision, support and development for staff and volunteers
• Ensure targets are met or a proactive plan is developed to meet targets 

Benefits of working with MCM include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Supportive learning and development environment
• Culture of continuous improvement

Essential:

• Bachelor level qualification 
• Extensive experience working with young people
• Experience working with Child Protection and Out of Home Care systems
• Experience supervision staff

Screening Criteria:

• National Police check
• Working with Children check and NDIS Worker Screening check or ability to obtain
• Valid Victorian Drivers license
• Right to Work in Australia

Applications for this role will close on 18th of November 2024 (or Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early).  Please include your current resume and cover letter.
Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities. If you have any needs throughout the recruitment process that have not already been catered for, we encourage you to contact recruitment@mcm.org.au to let us know how we can better support you to apply.

About MCM

MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people. 
We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

Our commitment to Safety

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of Access

At MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.