ORGANISATION OVERVIEW

Phoebe House was founded in 1984 by a collective of government and non-government practitioners who met regularly at the Bourke Street AOD clinic. One of the groups key focus points was treatment provision for heroin-using mothers. The collection, of whom Dr Edith Collins was a part, approached the then Director General of the Department of Community Services to assist in finding appropriate premises during a time that ward homes were being closed in favour of family group homes. From here, the establishment known as Phoebe House was created.

Nowadays, we aim to provide a safe, supportive environment for an evidence based, alcohol and other drug rehabilitation program focusing on women who may be on opioid treatment and who have full –time or partial access to at least one of their children under five years. Our focus is on the self-determination of residents while embracing a holistic vision that involves their cultural identity, understanding parenting capacity, improving positive community and family engagement and addressing mental health needs and other life skills.

The program provides individual counselling and case management for up to nine women. In addition, we have a fully staffed children’s centre that provides care for up to six children, five days a week. Phoebe House has an in-house, evidence-based group therapy program among other programs.

Phoebe House implements a flexible approach to alcohol and other drug rehabilitation service delivery utilising a Safety Management or ‘harm reduction’ framework. Our program is an outcomes-based process whereby residents progress through five stages in order to achieve self-identified goals.

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND SELECTION CRITERIA

Primary Objective

The purpose of this role is to manage the governance, support, and clinical aspects of Phoebe House ensuring the service continues to be delivered in an effective, efficient, and appropriate manner. As this position reports to the Board, direct liaison with the Board is an ongoing requirement of the position.

This role is to fill a maternity leave position for a minimum of 9 months up to one year, with the possibility of extension into other areas of the organisation following this initial period.

This position is responsible for

• Managing and providing strategic direction regarding the operations and services of Phoebe House in order to provide effective, efficient, coordinated and high-quality services.
• Managing resources, budget, assets, projects and staffing to ensure the provision of high-quality services in accordance with agreed resource allocations.
• Developing and implementing strategies and plans ensuring the achievement of agreed objectives consistent with the organisation’s strategic direction.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant stakeholders including NSW Health, ACHS, NRSCH, ACNC, etc.
• Managing, developing and motivating Phoebe House staff, including conducting the performance reviews and relevant monthly consultation for continued professional improvement.
• Monitoring the daily activities of the house, ensuring that residents are admitted and discharged appropriately, and ensuring that the program continues to be coordinated and delivered to a high standard.
• Monitoring the student program and supporting students in their placements as required.
• Overseeing the monetary transactions as directed by the Board, including preparing and approving wages and salaries and payment of invoices.
• Driving and participating quality improvement in line with requirements for accreditation and overseeing staff’s active engagement in the quality improvement projects.
• Liaising with and maintaining significant, culturally appropriate, and relevant partnerships with external stakeholders.
• Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.
• Actively leading and participating in all necessary meetings, consultation and/or supervision sessions.
• Ensuring adherence to requirements of the relevant qualification/discipline (i.e. PACFA, AASW, etc.) and that legislation, principles, and guidelines are upheld (including but not limited to the PH HR Management, Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement, mandatory certificates, WWCC & National Police Checks, mandatory reporting, etc.).
• Actively engaging in personal and professional development.
• Upholding the highest standards of professionalism at all times by performing the functions of this role efficiently, economically, fairly, impartially and with integrity and by actively advocating organisational principles and values.

Selection Criteria

Phoebe House considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Indigenous applicants are welcome to apply.

ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES

• Degree qualified in clinical or business management discipline.
• Managerial experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly developed computer literacy skills.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Criminal History Check and Clear Working with Children’s Check.

DESIREABLE ATTRIBUTES

• Clinical experience in the AOD field or in women’s services.
• Understanding of managing small, non-government organisation.
• Experience working with women and children.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Award: SACHDS (Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Award)
2. Salary: Attractive and competitive salary, dependent on experience
3. Taxation: $15,900 charity workers taxation concession (inclusive of salary)
4. Hours: 10-day fortnight
5. Allowances: Award allowances for on call.

Maternity Position: Commencement date for end Sep/ early Oct 2021 to allow for a comprehensive handover period. This position is to fill a maternity leave role for a minimum of 9 months up to one year.

For further information or to request the full position description, please contact Kate Dodd on [email protected] using the subject line: Manager - Phoebe House enquiry via EthicalJobs.