About The Role
MacKillop’s Out of Home Care (OOHC) Division provides residential care, home based care, lead tenant and case management support for young people with high and complex needs, and a therapeutically oriented program for young people in protective placements.
The Residential Care Coordinator is responsible for leading a team of House Supervisors and staff in the provision of high-quality residential care based on a therapeutic and trauma informed model of care.
The Coordinator is responsible for the leadership, supervision, oversight and standards of the residential houses, along with overseeing the specific day to day operational and administrative requirements.
This is a Permanent Full-Time opportunity based in Geelong, VIC within our Out of Home Care Program. The position reports to the Barwon Area Manager.
Why work for us?
- Hourly Rate based on SCHADS Award Level 3 dependent on qualification and experience.
- Salary packaging – we can help you to maximize your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
- Fitness Passport - which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership.
- Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
- Employee Assistance Program- Free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social, financial, physical, mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance, even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.
- Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.
Key Selection Criteria
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent, or significant work experience in a relevant field with appropriate related qualifications
- Demonstrated experiences in Child Protection, child welfare practice or a related field.
- Demonstrated assessment skills and the ability to utilise these in a range of settings
- Sound professional knowledge and theory base, including a solid understanding of trauma informed practice.
Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.
Must Have
- Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
- Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
- Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
- Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.
Our Commitment
MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.
It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.