About the role
Child Protection Health Program Victoria
About the Role
This successful applicant will have current or recent previous experience in the Human Services sector, ideally in the Child Protection system.
They will lead a small team, managing the day to day operations of the service including supporting the small 'Child Protection Health Program Victoria' (CPHPV) workforce. They will also directly support callers into the telephone based support program which gives Victoria's over 2,000 Child Protection Practitioners (CPP) access to confidential advice, and referral to an independent, accredited health provider in their area.
CPHPV gives CPP up to 6 (six) free, face-to-face counselling sessions each year. The service is independent from the Department of Families, Fairness & Housing (DFFH) and is facilitated by Nursing & Midwifery Health Program Victoria (NMHPV). It operates Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
By contacting the 'CPHPV' on its 1800 number, the Manager will provide CPP with free information, support and referral to independent, registered, accredited health providers.
The successful applicant will be a skilled professional with demonstrated experience in engaging, understanding and supporting those in our human services workforce who experience challenges related to their personal and professional circumstances. They will work successfully with these colleagues to assist them in sourcing the best assistance, whilst taking a profession-specific approach to their engagement.
In addition, the successful applicant will have experience in the management of programs, systems and people.
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Position Description : CPHPV Program Manager PD (1)
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Profession : #Community_Services, #HR_and_Employment_Services, #Management, #MentalHealth_Counseling, #Program_Coordination_and_Management, #Social_and_Support_Work
Sector : #Children, #Community_Support_Services
Program Manager • Melbourne, Australia