Youth Assistant House Supervisor

MacKillop Family Services; Geelong; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly Rate under SCHADS Level 4

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Paid Training

Employee Assistance Program

Sanctuary Model training

Job summary

MacKillop Family Services in Geelong seeks an Assistant House Supervisor to oversee daily care of young people in residential homes when the House Supervisor is absent. You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and support care workers.

A Diploma with mandatory competencies, experience in residential care, leadership preferred, and valid checks are required. This is a permanent full-time role in the Out of Home Care Program.

Qualifications

• Diploma with four mandatory competencies and understanding of Aboriginal culture.
• Experience supervising residential care workers is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s Licence and Working with Children Check are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily care of young people in residential homes.
• Step in to lead during times when the House Supervisor is absent.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and harmonious home environment.

Skills

Supervise team

Communication

Cultural awareness

Leadership

Education

Diploma with four mandatory competencies

Job description

About the role:

The Assistant House Supervisor position is a great next step for someone looking to progress their career in residential care. The Assistant House Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily care of young people provided by residential care workers within their allocated residential care home during times when the House Supervisor is not rostered to work or is not present in the home. The Assistant House Supervisor is a part of the Out of Home Care Program and reports to the House Supervisor, or Residential Care Coordinator in the absence of the House Supervisor.

As an Assistant House Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily care of young people, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development. You will step in to lead during times when the House Supervisor is not present and maintain a safe, healthy, and harmonious home environment.

The Assistant House Supervisor must have demonstrated experience within the residential care field, particularly in a therapeutic environment. With Leadership Experience preferred but not required

This is a Permanent Full-Time (38hrs per week) opportunity based in Geelong within our Out of Home Care Program. This position reports to the Regional Coordinator.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.
• Relevant Diploma with substantial experience including four (4) additional mandatory competencies (top up units).
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, lead and support a team of residential care workers.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the residential care field, particularly within a therapeutic environment.
• Proven ability to relate to and work with young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Proven skills and experience in development of behavioural management programs for children and adolescents with challenging behaviours.

For more information, please contact:

Shawit Tasaw at [e-mail]

Our offer:

• Hourly Ratebased on SCHADS Award Level 4 dependent on qualification and experience.
• Salary packaging-we can help you to maximise 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

You must have a:

• 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 your 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.