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Child Youth Family Support Manager - Transition YI (Youth Initiative)Add expected salary to your profile for insightsThe Youth Initiative (YI) is a new initiative that aims to prevent homelessness among young people leaving care by building their capacity, skills and capability. The primary purpose of this position is to work alongside young people transitioning out of Out of Home Care (OOHC) services to support and mentor them to develop networks and skills for independence and successful community living.About the role:The CYF Support Manager Transition is a specific role with a dual focus on relationship establishment, linking and management to achieve Youth Initiative contract outcomes and achieving local business development in building transition to independence service activities. The role is directly responsible for ensuring contract operationalization and business negotiation is achieved at an area level across the broader Hunter/New England region with an aim to build service responses and business opportunities for child, youth and family supports.The CYF Support Manager Transition will lead interactions with local area stakeholders including regional government to negotiate and manage the contractual arrangements associated with the implementation of PYI business and establish/grow business in transition supports. The role is directly responsible and accountable for business growth KPI, program P&L and YI contract operations and outcomes to achieve outcomes for children, youth, their families and carers (as applicable). The position manages non-therapeutic community support staff to effect relevant program outcomes and initiate, build and deliver new service supports and actively ensures service user satisfaction.This role will be based in ourTamworth, NSWlocation and is being offered on a full-time fixed term contract basis until 30 June 2026 initially.About the Program:The Youth Initiative (YI) is a new initiative that aims to prevent homelessness among young people leaving care by building their capacity, skills and capability. The primary purpose of this position is to work alongside young people transitioning out of Out of Home Care (OOHC) services to support and mentor them to develop networks and skills for independence and successful community living.About the role:The CYF Support Manager Transition is a specific role with a dual focus on relationship establishment, linking and management to achieve Youth Initiative contract outcomes and achieving local business development in building transition to independence service activities. The role is directly responsible for ensuring contract operationalization and business negotiation is achieved at an area level across the broader Hunter/New England region with an aim to build service responses and business opportunities for child, youth and family supports.The CYF Support Manager Transition will lead interactions with local area stakeholders including regional government to negotiate and manage the contractual arrangements associated with the implementation of PYI business and establish/grow business in transition supports. The role is directly responsible and accountable for business growth KPI, program P&L and YI contract operations and outcomes to achieve outcomes for children, youth, their families and carers (as applicable). The position manages non-therapeutic community support staff to effect relevant program outcomes and initiate, build and deliver new service supports and actively ensures service user satisfaction.This role will be based in ourTamworth, NSWlocation and is being offered on a full-time fixed term contract basis until 30 June 2026 initially.About you:The role requires skills in establishing effective community engagement systems and will take primary responsibility for contract and business relationships at a local level to facilitate operationalization of services in collaboration with Operations Management colleagues.You will form strong working alliances with local geographic area stakeholders, particularly (but not limited to) community support organisations for children, young people, and families and across the service delivery suite according to community needsHave demonstrated ability to lead and manage non-therapeutic program staff, providing HR management and learning/development oversight, enabling effective rostering and collaboratively engaging in team building and partnership/relationship establishment and maintenance to effect program outcomes.Be experienced in maintaining accountability for the financial management of business including invoicing, P & L, forecasting, debt management and reporting in accordance with operational processes, systems and colleagues.Be available to manage and contribute to on-call arrangements to ensure responsivity and continuity of service to clients and business.You will bring your knowledge and networking skills to the role and will demonstrate an ability to focus solely on building resources and strategies to improve positive outcomes for young people in their communities.A degree qualification in management, business development or human services field is desirable.Please note appointment to this role is subject to the following compulsory screening checks:National Police CheckNSW Working with Children CheckWhat we can offer you:At Foundations Care youll be able to access a range of benefits:Increased remuneration via Salary Packaging/Vehicle Salary PackagingOngoing training and career development opportunitiesFlexible working and family friendly environmentProfessional supervision and supportEmployee Assistance ProgramFoundations Care is committed to adhering to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, where children''s safety and wellbeing is at the centre of our thoughts, values and actions.Enquiries -If you are experiencing technical difficulties or require any further information about the role, please contact our Human Resources & Support Recruitment team at [emailprotected]How to apply:Please click APPLY NOW and include in your application a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.Foundations Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from First Nations people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated ifa suitable candidate has been found in that time.We thank you in advance for your time, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years'' experience do you have as a Transition Manager? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Do you have a current Australian driver''s licence? Do you have Management experience in legislation and the Child Protection and Safety sector? How many years of people management experience do you have?There are an increasing number of children and young people in local communities across Australia that can no longer stay at home because their families are unable to look after them or they may be at risk of harm. Foster care is about providing a safe and supportive home for these children.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.There are an increasing number of children and young people in local communities across Australia that can no longer stay at home because their families are unable to look after them or they may be at risk of harm. Foster care is about providing a safe and supportive home for these children.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr