Therapeutic Specialist (Start ASAP)

Caspa Services Ltd - Position Vacancy – Therapeutic Specialist Mid North Coast

About The Role

The Therapeutic Specialist plays a critical role in overseeing and coordinating the functions within the Intensive Therapeutic Care programs undertaken by CASPA Services Ltd. You will demonstrate commitment to the care and protection of children and young people, ensuring all elements of therapeutic care are consistently applied across programs, services and practice. 
We are currently recruiting for a Full-time position based in Mid-North Coast NSW with occasional travel as needed.

A high level of cultural competency is extremely important for these roles, prior experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people will be highly regarded.

For a comprehensive overview of the skills and experience required, key responsibilities, and CASPA's hiring process, please thoroughly review the supporting documents, CASPA Recruitment Guide and Position Description, featured within the individual vacancy advertisement webpage (download above for individuals currently viewing the CASPA Careers Website or click "Apply now"

Employee Benefits

• Free gym membership is available to all staff to support their wellbeing and encourage a healthy work life balance. We have partnered with various fitness providers across Australia
• CASPA offer wellbeing support through our EAP partner with free, confidential coaching and support from a team of expert clinicians
• As a CASPA employee, you can Salary Package up to $15,900 per year for general living expenses plus an additional $2,650 of your pay each year for entertainment benefits such as dining out, hiring a venue, or paying for holiday accommodation. You can also sign up for a novated lease for a new, used or existing car, including both the finance of the car and all running costs. You can salary package additional amounts under the Remote Area Benefits (certain areas only) and claim back any relocation costs you incur for moving for work related purposes
• CASPA have a partnership with Summerland Bank through their Priority Partner Program. CASPA employees can assess special banking benefits.
• CASPA have a partnership with Medibank and all employees can access benefits and discounts with Medibank
• Comprehensive systems including a Human Resources Information System and a Central Rostering System
• Annual appraisal and eligibility for annual pay increase
• 11% Super Guarantee
• Discounted rate to access CASPA's Lawyers 4 Hope and Hammers 4 Hope services
• Supervision Sessions
• Opportunity for Internal Training, Career Growth & Progression

About The Organisation

CASPA Services Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation providing a range of specialised care services to support complex trauma-based needs for children, young people, families, and people living with disabilities. Our programs include Therapeutic Intensive Residential Care, Intensive Family Preservation, Therapeutic Foster Care, Restoration, and other associated care types, we are a registered NDIS provider and operate a social enterprise Maintenance and repairs business. As a growing and diversifying organisation, we have approximately 650+ employees working in communities across New South Wales, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our young people to ensure we can support each individuals need and wants. We value equal employment opportunity and encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply. If you are looking to join a committed team making a powerful difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you. CASPA is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Criminal History Checks are requirements for employment at CASPA and Working with Children checks will be required for frontline roles in direct contact with Young People. 

How To Apply

Please submit your application via the "Apply now" link by the advertising closure date of 5pm Tuesday 30 April 2024.

Applications will be assessed as received. A comprehensive mandatory Induction and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training will be provided upon commencement.

To ensure that your application is reviewed, please reference the CASPA Recruitment Guide to compose a suitable submission. 

Please include a current Resume supported by a Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role through addressing the specific criteria detailed in the Position Description.