Chaplaincy, Wellbeing and Support Program Team Leader

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• Location: Illawarra and Shoalhaven

• Full time

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Working at William Campbell Foundation is more than a job. Everyday you have the opportunity to make a positive difference for children and young people. 

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Program and Position Overview

 

William Campbell Foundation (WCF) is a not for profit Christian organisation that provides a range of services, including permanency support programs for children and young people. Additionally, WCF delivers therapeutic services to children, young people, individuals and families.

 

WCF is committed to child safe practices and permanency outcomes for children and young people in care to provide a positive, safe and healing experience that addresses trauma, attachment, self-regulation, culture and community needs.

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WCF’s Chaplaincy, Wellbeing and Support Program is responsible for providing strengths based, trauma informed chaplaincy and wellbeing supports to children and young people in out of home care.

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The aim of the program is to achieve safety, change and protection for children and young people through improving spiritual, social, cultural, emotional, health and educational outcomes.

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The role also provides support and supervision to chaplains, who provide spiritual development and therapeutic pastoral care to children, young people, individuals, and families through nurturing, sensitive and effective relationships.

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Key Requirements

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• Minimum of Diploma or Degree in human services or theology, or related field.

• Experience with working with children, young people and families, preferably within the community services sector.

• Experience with therapeutic interventions and positive support strategies.

• Team leadership experience, including analytical, strategic and reflective thinking and the ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• A high level of self-motivation and desire to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.

• Current Working with Children Check, National Police Check and NDIS Worker Check, a current unrestricted drivers licence and access to two referees from current or previous Managers (within the last 2 - 5 years).

 

William Campbell Foundation is proud to be a dynamic and supportive agency, offering:

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• Generous remuneration with salary sacrifice options, reducing taxable income

• Collaborative and committed Management and Staff

• Free confidential counselling services through an Employee Assistance Program

• Resources and Supports to help you achieve great outcomes for the people we work with.

• An opportunity to be the difference for children, young people, families and individuals

• Regular and ongoing training and upskilling to assist you in personal development

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How to Apply

If this sounds like the position for you, we require;

• A Cover Letter

• Up to date Resume, including details of current position (if applicable)

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Applications close 19th April 2023

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Applicants who meet the requirements of the position will be contacted by our HR Team to advise of the next steps.

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At William Campbell Foundation, we take pride in our respectful and diverse workplace culture, which supports and creates opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for the benefit of children, young people, individuals and families and our workforce. We value the unique skills, experience and knowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people contribute to the workplace, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for roles within our organisation.

 

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the criteria will receive equal consideration for employment, without regard to race, age, gender, marital status, sexuality, religion, disability, age, or political opinions.

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