About the role
MacKillop’s Out of Home Care (OOHC) programs provide residential care, home based care, lead tenant and case management support for young people with high and complex needs, as well as a therapeutically oriented program for young people in protective placements.
Our Residential Services offers accommodation and support to children and young people who are referred through the Child Protection system. The Residential Care Worker is required to participate in the day to day operation of the unit, which includes responding to the young person’s emotional and functional needs, the development of their personal skills, all administrative requirements and household duties.
We have multiple Casual opportunities available in the Eastern Region of Melbourne, VIC within our Out of Home Care program. The position reports to the Residential Care 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.
* A genuine interest in young people and their wellbeing.
* Demonstrated empathy for young people in our care in an open-minded and nonjudgmental manner.
* Highly developed capacity for emotional self-regulation including the capacity to set and maintain consistent boundaries to provide safety, stability and consistency.
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.
For Seek applicants, the Position Description will be available when you click 'apply'
For more information, please contact:
Maria Biggins at or on 03 8513 4235
Our offer:
* Hourly Rate of $34.46 to $40.05 as outlined in the SCHADS Award Level 2-3, 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.
* 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.
* 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 - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life.
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 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.
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.
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