Darwin, Northern Territory Employment Office
About the Organisation
Crisis Accommodation Gove is a government funded, not-for-profit organisation that provides crisis accommodation and support services.
Crisis Accommodation Gove's primary services include a women's shelter, providing safe and secure crisis accommodation for women and children in a family style atmosphere that empowers families; free and confidential services for women experiencing domestic violence; and domestic violence community education.
The 4 bedroom home can accommodate up to 16 women and children. It has 2 full-time staff (a Caseworker and a children's counsellor), as well as 5, casual, day and night staff, to operate the service and deliver support to their clients.
About the Opportunity
Crisis Accommodation Gove is seeking a passionate, dedicated individual to join their team as a crisis accommodation Transitional Shelter Manager. This is a full-time role, being offered on a 12-month contract with possibility of extension.
This pivotal leadership role will see you managing all aspects of the shelter to ensure it functions in an effective, efficient and ethical manner.
Your key responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:
* Managing all shelter activities and reviewing all shelter cases, taking responsibility for the quality and timelines of all shelter services;
* Overseeing assigned record keeping and data collection as mandated, including documentation relevant to the service;
* Interviewing, training and supervising shelter staff, including ongoing staff training and development;
* Ensuring adherence to agency policy and procedures, professional ethics and good conduct on the part of staff;
* Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring compliance with confidentiality in the shelter setting with staff, clients, agencies, services and resources;
* Sourcing and applying for grants, reporting to relevant funding bodies and maintaining compliance with funding agreements; and
* Reporting to, and making recommendations to, the Management Committee regarding the development of shelter services and related matters.
The successful candidate will hold tertiary qualifications in Community Services or a similar relevant field, and will have considerable experience working in a supervisory or management level position. Demonstrated experience in service provision and crisis management will be essential, as will strong knowledge of domestic violence issues as they pertain to women and children impacted by violence and/or abuse.
About the Benefits
If you're looking to contribute to an organisation that is really making a difference in the lives of women and children – this is the role for you!
In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary package circa $80,000 (negotiable) plus super. Additionally, you will receive attractive salary sacrificing options, accommodation and full access to a company vehicle. You'll also benefit from 6 weeks' annual leave, and an annual travel voucher to the value of $1,000, ensuring you achieve a great work/life balance.
Crisis Accommodation Gove offers a truly supportive working environment, and room for professional and personal growth.
Take on an unbelievably rewarding position and make a real difference in the community – Apply Now!
Source: Uniting News
