CASPA SERVICES LTD - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - ICM House Coordinator - Mid North Coast & Grafton, NSW
ABOUT THE ROLE
Take on an exciting opportunity as a ICM House Coordinator for the Mid North Coast/Grafton, NSW. This role allows you to step into Higher Duties, working full-time for a period of 6 months. You will play a vital role in providing direction, supervision and support to a team of Therapeutic Care Workers ensuring consistent and excellent service delivery.
To obtain a comprehensive overview of the skills and experience required, key responsibilities, and CASPA's hiring process, please email careers@caspa.org.au.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide direction, training, coordination and support to the Therapeutic Care Workers
* Provide direct support to our young people in care
* Active supervision of all Therapeutic Care Workers
* Induction and orientation of new staff
* Development of schedule and care plan for resident young person, with Caseworker and ensure implementation
* Lead and contribute to a positive team culture through regular team and clinical meetings
* Ensure houses are maintained in accordance with the Statutory Standards of Care and ensure OCV and OCG compliance is met
Skills & Experience
Essential
* Understanding and empathy for vulnerable families, children and young people with complex needs who have suffered childhood trauma and neglect
* Ability to support staff working in difficult conditions, including vicarious trauma related incidents
* Demonstrated understanding of the demands of Statutory Out of Home Care
* High level interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively (written and verbally) with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders
* Demonstrated leadership skills including conflict resolution and effective communication and experience in staff supervision, coaching and supporting staff working in difficult conditions
* Demonstrated ability to monitor therapeutic plans for clients.
* Demonstrated ability to relate to children and young people who have suffered early childhood trauma and neglect
* Intermediate computer literacy
Desired
* Tertiary qualifications in Community Services, Youth Work, Mental Health or other relevant field
* Budget management/contract management experience
* Significant rostering experience
* On the ground youth work experience
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application via the Swag app.
We encourage you to apply ASAP! We reserve the right to close this campaign at any time if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Please include a current Resume supported by a Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role through addressing the specific criteria detailed above.