Small Steps Program Leader

Small Steps Program Leader

• Permanent Full Time Position
• Excellent employee benefits 5 Weeks Annual Leave
• Salary packaging benefits
• Level 8.1 HCM EA (Level 6.1 SCHADS)

Hobart City Missionbringstogether people who want to give to and support those most in need in our local community through the provision of client focusedholisticand innovative programs and services.

Small Steps is a live-in supportedaccommodationparentingand life-skills program for young mums aged program allowsthe mums to focus on growing their parenting skills and bond with their baby.

Weareseekingadynamic and professionalpeople personto join ourSmall Steps programasProgram Leader. You willbe responsible forthe coordination and day to day running of the Small Steps Program. You will onboard new mums and children into the program and support them to achieve goals during their stay helping them to improve their parenting skills andretaintheirchild/children in their care.

You willbe responsible forthe following:

• Receive respond to and process referrals for the program
• Providea high levelof professional support to the residents
• Assistand encourage residents to become self-reliant
• Work with residents to complete and evaluate case plans and individual needs
• Provide day to day supervision for the Life Skills Mentor and volunteers in the program
• Provide training and coaching to staff and volunteers to improve the running of the program

To be successful you willdemonstratethe following:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Diploma or above) in allied health social sciences human services communityleadershipor a related discipline anddemonstratedexperience in a related field
• An understanding of the Child Youth & Family Services sector including Child Safety and the requirements of the Children Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997 Tasmanian Child and Youth Wellbeing framework and other key legislation
• Demonstrated experience in engaging and working therapeutically with infants and families
• Demonstrated understanding of infant development i.e. Developmental Milestones
• Demonstrated experience infacilitatinggroups
• Ability to network and develop effective working relationships at all levels of the community

Your dedication andcommitmentarerewardedwith:

• Pride that your work will positivelyimpactthe lives of ourfamilies
• Generous salary packaging benefits
• A friendly and supportive work environment focused on your career/personal development

HCM actively promotes diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds people who identify as LGBTQI and people with a disability.

Applications MUST include a cover letter (1 Page) resume andcompleted selection criteria (no more than 200 words per criteria) which can be found on Hobart City Mission website

Applicationscan besubmittedvia Seek oremailed and clearly markedSmall Steps Program Leader.

The successful applicant must have a National Police Certificate (no older than 6 months) and a current Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment category)or the ability to acquire.

Ifyoudlike more information about the role or the application process view the position description below on our website or call Hanna or Jesson.

Applications close10amThursday 18 June 2026.