Justice Services Manager
Justice Services Manager
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Job Description
Make a lasting impact as a Program Manager leading essential alcohol and drug treatment programs in the ACT
Lead a small and highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering quality evidence-based programs to support individuals impacted by alcohol and other drugs (AOD) who also have interactions with the justice system
Competitive salary circa $122 000 to $132 000 plus super phone laptop and great benefits including up to $15 990 salary packaging
About Karralika Programs
Karralika Programs is looking for aJustice Services Program Managerto lead our dedicated team in the ACT that support people through evidence-based group and individual interventions to address and reduce harms related to substance use and associated criminogenic behaviours. The Manager has the responsibility for the culture and performance of the team and the quality of services and support provided to our clients.
This role is a unique opportunity todrive service excellence enhance clinical governance and providestrong leadershipto multidisciplinary teams and will involve working within the Alexander Maconochie Centre (Canberras prison) and in the community.
More specifically your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Leading and managing multidisciplinary team including case managers and counsellors who work with clients and partner agencies
- Overseeing program operations ensuring adherence to policies procedures and clinical governance frameworks
- Driving continuous quality improvement embedding evidence-based practices and leading change management initiatives
- Developing and managing partnerships collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to strengthen service delivery
- Representing Karralika Programs in external forums contributing to strategic planning and policy development
- Monitoring analysing and reporting on program performance ensuring service standards are met and outcomes are achieved
To qualify you will need aBachelors degree in Social Work Psychology or a related field along with solid experience in management or senior clinical roles within the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) or related sector.
Additionally the following skills and background will be highly valued:
- Experience in working therapeutically with adults children young people and families and/or experience in working with people connected to the justice system
- Leadership and Management qualification and/or experience
- Clinical case review and incident debrief experience
- Strong understanding of best practice AOD treatment services including trauma-informed and family-inclusive approaches
As our ideal candidate you will possess strong leadership strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities along withexcellent communication stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills. Yourhigh emotional intelligence empathy and non-judgmental approach will enable you to build positive relationships and lead with integrity. Additionally you will have the ability to foster teamwork and promote a culture of continuous improvement while proactively managing performance resolving conflicts and driving organisational you are committed to making a positive impact in community-based alcohol and drug treatment services have values that align with Karralika and a providing a workplace where staff can learn and grow we encourage you to apply
To be considered for this role you must have:
- A Working With Vulnerable People Check and a Police Check
- A valid Drivers Licence; and
- Be eligible to undertake Security Awareness Training (clearance) to work in the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC Canberras jail).
Remuneration and Benefits
- Salary packaging benefits up to $15990
- Phone and laptop
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Parking
- Relocation support for the right candidate
This is an incredible opportunity toshape and developour programs with a focus onpositive health and recoveryoutcomes for our clients as well as supporting the staff who walk alongside them.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families impacted by alcohol and other drugs and if you have the experience and skills outlined above we want to hear from youApply Now!
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
