Residential Youth Care House Supervisor!

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated House Supervisor to lead one of our youth residential care homes supporting children and young people with complex this vital role youll oversee daily care guide a team of residential care workers and help create a safe therapeutic environment where young people can feel supported.

If youre a compassionate leader ready to make a meaningful impact wed love to hear from you.

This is a Full-time (38hr per week) opportunity based in Geelong (Barwon region) within our Out-Of-Home Care Program. This position reports to the residential coordinator.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A Certificate IV in Child Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and Out of Home Care or other similar or relevant tertiary qualifications or a commitment to enrolling into course.)
• A genuine interest in Young People and their wellbeing.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage well with Young People
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff and professionals.
• A demonstrated understanding of and respect for cultural and linguistic background including a commitment to cultural safety.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For a full listing please view the Position Description at the bottom of this page.

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For more information please contact: Jacob Obrien at

Our offer:

• Hourly Ratebased on SCHADS Awards dependent on qualification and experience.
• Salary packagingwe can help you to maximize yoursalary packaging up to $18550 per year which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
• 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.
• 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.
• Supportive Environment - Monthly supportive meetings with your direct manager.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillops 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.

Requirements:

• Valid and current Drivers Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application).

Everyone is warmly invited to attend our free upcoming information sessions where a panel of experienced professionals will share insights into residential care work. Its a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the role connect with others and ask any questions youve been curious about: Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every persons 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.