Youth Team Coordinator – Throughcare

The Youth Team Coordinator’s duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Lead the Youth Team in a manner that recognises and values individual case managers and
   motivates each to contribute toward achieving the goals of the Program.
2. Provide support, guidance and regular supervision to Youth Team staff.
3. Manage referrals, allocations and ensure manageable staff caseloads and high quality file
   management.
4. Line manage Youth Team staff and participate in performance reviews, staff recruitment and
   inductions, and the identification of professional development opportunities.
5. Ensure program guidelines and operational procedures are consistently and accurately
   implemented.
6. Develop the case management capabilities of the Youth Team and work with staff to
   development and deliver new and innovative projects and approaches including social
   inclusion and therapeutic group activities.
7. Assist management to prepare acquittal reports to funding bodies as required.
8. Assist management with their representations and consultations with funding bodies
   including the Commonwealth and NT Government, particularly in relation to the provision of
   throughcare support to young people.
9. Assess and case manage a small number of clients, and participate in social inclusion and
   therapeutic activities.
10. Develop, maintain and manage relationships with key stakeholders including NT Government
    services and non-government service providers to ensure collaboration and information
    sharing, and to avoid service delivery duplication.
11. Identify broader trends and issues, as well as strategic opportunities for further innovation
    and growth of the Youth Team.
12. Any other duties as may reasonably be directed (falling within the scope and objective of this
    position description).

Applications must be submitted by 29 January 2018

Please note: Applicants for this position must address the selection criteria in their written application.

180129 Throughcare Youth Team Coordinator Duty Statement.Basic Employment Conditions