Project Manager Strategic Projects

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1 Project Manager Strategic Projects Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd (formerly known as Community West VIC Ltd) delivers a range of early intervention and prevention programs focusing on informing and engaging with our community through high quality Adult Education, Neighbourhood House, Legal (through the Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre) and Family Support programs as well as community engagement and development activities. The Corporate Program offers operational and strategic program expertise and support to all internal programs of CU+ and other external social enterprise projects. The Project Manager will be responsible for the implementation, evaluation and reporting of three major projects within the Education Program. The role will be required to project manage the key outcomes of the three projects (Capacity and Innovation Fund Project, Best Start and the Reconnect Project). Part A: Organisation Comm Unity Plus Services Vision and Values Our Vision: Safe and vibrant communities where people are engaged, respected and in charge of their future. Our Values: Responsive: We will listen to our diverse communities, measure impacts and make informed decisions about the services we provide Empowering: We will respect the strength of our communities and collaborate to deliver holistic services Accountable: We will be responsible and self-reflective. We will acknowledge and celebrate achievements Part B: Position Specifications Position Title Position Reports to Employment Status Project Manager Strategic Projects Education Manager Part time 4 days (30 hours per week) 1 year fixed term Location Contact Person St Albans/ Deer Park Rachna Muddagouni, CEO Authorised by: CEO Page 1 of 5

2 Position Objective The Project Manager Strategic Projects is responsible for the successful implementation of the three major projects for the Education Program focussing on women who are exiting prisons, women who have experienced family violence and ensuring disengaged learners in the Hume and West of Melbourne are engaged in Education pathways. Duties & Responsibilities Capacity and Innovation Fund Project (CAIF) Project Manager Funded by ACFE Board This project will aim to achieve the following: Develop and design the program in consultation with the women at risk. Design screening tools that can be incorporated during the initial pre-training assessment process to identify the additional needs of the women to provide referrals and link them to relevant support services. Provide professional development for the trainers to understand the women at risk needs and vulnerability and the services they can access to support these women at risk. Deliver the programs in the local catchments where women feel safe and can easily access the program. Provide child care and offer additional social support for the women along with the education programs. Collaborate and partner with relevant support services and community and social welfare agencies so that additional provision of information can be delivered for the women along with the pre-accredited programs eg. Financial literacy for budgeting, child support, debt negotiations, healthy eating etc. Pre-accredited programs should be engaging, interactive and take into account the special learning needs of the women who may have experienced trauma due to the risk factors Assist the women to identify education pathways or employment opportunities following their course. Engage the women though the ongoing evaluation process to support the modification of the course if required and also the entire project to document the best practice model. Share the knowledge and partner with other learn locals in the City of Brimbank to deliver similar programs after the pilot project. Document the learning and the model and share with other learn locals in the State. Offer ongoing professional development to learn locals to co-design and deliver. Authorised by: CEO Page 2 of 5

3 A detailed project plan has been developed and the Project Manager is required to execute the actions in the project plan with the support of a steering committee. The project should be completed by 30 June Best Start a new beginning for the offenders and their families (one day a week) Funded by Ross Trust The Project Manager will oversee the project officer who will provide: Individual casework management and support for the offenders and their families and children to address housing, financial counselling, mental health and emotional wellbeing for children. Assessment for the parents in prison to organise supervised child contact or supervised visits if they will not be living together. Assistance with employment, education, drug and alcohol services linkages. Referrals to relevant support agencies who work with offenders in relation to post release services. Assistance and support for families and offenders in relation to Centrelink benefits, doctor s appointments and other critical appointments in the initial stage. Assistance with family intervention orders when there are safety concerns and also assist the schools dealing with children who may be dealing with a parent post or pre - release time. Group work as appropriate to address social isolation or social stigma. This is a two year project. Reconnect Project (Hume and West Melbourne) The Skills Reconnect Coach aims to connect with eligible participants to provide a range of supports through a collective impact framework model, to sustain their engagement with learning and build the resilience and capacity necessary to successfully transition into formal learning and training that leads to jobs. Other Requirements Participate in meetings as required. Other duties as requested by the CEO. Perform other duties as directed in keeping with the role. Responsibility towards Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd Demonstrate the values of Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd. Authorised by: CEO Page 3 of 5

4 Promote the services and programs of Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd in the context of Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd philosophy and objectives. Actively participate in and contribute to regular staff meetings and other Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd meetings. Ensure compliance with policies and procedures of Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd. Comply with legislative requirements. Work collaboratively with other staff and volunteers across the organisation. Key Selection Criteria The person for this position will have demonstrated experience in: 1. Experience in working in the family violence and prison programs. 2. Excellent knowledge and understanding of casework management and project management principles. 3. Independently managing time, prioritising and planning work to meet set timelines in an environment of competing priorities. 4. Effective stakeholder and communication strategies to manage complex relationships. 5. Effectively communicating with, and relating to, a wide range of people in the community and within an organisation. This includes demonstrated application of highly developed oral and written communication abilities in the areas of negotiation, conflict resolution and relationship development. 6. Report writing skills and collecting data 7. Completing acquittals in a timely manner. Qualifications Mandatory Appropriate tertiary qualification. Desirable Project management experience. Knowledge and experience having worked in community organisations or public sector in similar roles. Membership with relevant professional body. Other Information Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd is an Equal Opportunity employer. Travel in the course of duties and to attend training may be required. Some travel and duties may occur outside usual business hours. Authorised by: CEO Page 4 of 5

5 Staff may be required to work from any Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd site. Acknowledgment for Receipt of Position Description I have received a copy of the Position Description and have read and understand its contents. I understand that this position description is an indication of the duties and responsibilities that I may be required to undertake. From time to time, I may be required to undertake other duties within my skills and experience. Name (please print:): Signature: Date: Authorised by: CEO Page 5 of 5