Manager - Together Against Violence

Working in collaboration with the Director of Program and Staff Development and Senior Leadership Team, the Manager – Together Against Violence (TAV) contributes to the overall success of the organization by providing effective and strategic leadership to their assigned programs. The Manager – TAV will bring a strength-based approach to excellence in service delivery and a commitment to employee engagement. The programs currently under the oversight of this Manager include: Thyme Second Stage, Yew Transition House, Women’s Counselling, Community Based Victim Services, Police Based Victim Services, and Women’s Outreach programs. Some of the Manager’s time will be in the provision of direct service and this position is required at times to provide support or coverage to ensure the ongoing operation of our 24-hour services.

What Does it Take to be the Manager - Together Against Violence? You have a Bachelors' Degree in psychology, counselling, social work, or equivalent education and experience in a related field. You are experienced with program management, leadership and supervisory positions, and working with survivors of abuse and trauma.

About Community Services Sunshine Coast Community Services Society is a community-based organization that has been providing services for people on the Sunshine Coast since 1974. Our history is one of caring, commitment and flexibility. We provide services through more than 30 programs all along the Coast in four key areas - Community Action and Engagement; Together Against Violence; Child and Family Counselling; and Family, Youth and Children's Services. Our core values are those of social justice, inter-dependence, diversity, compassion, and respect. We are looking for staff who share our values and are passionate about making a difference in their community

Why work for Community Services? SCCSS offers competitive transparent wages, a variety of paid leaves, and employer contributed MPP plan. Paid leave includes 3 weeks’ vacation during the first year, up to 4 weeks sick leave, and 1-week special leave.  SCCSS offers opportunities for professional growth and to truly make a difference in the community

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Closing Date 10 February 2023

This job requires an on-site presence.

SCCSS encourages all interested candidates to apply, but only those selected will be contacted.