Your role at St John of God Social OutreachWe are seeking applications for a Support Coordinator to join our Horizon House team in Broome, WA.As Support Coordinator, you will oversee and coordinate the operational running and program delivery at Horizon House accommodation locations, including associated transition placements.The PositionResponsible for the day to day operational coordination and leadership of Horizon House accommodation locations and support programs.Assist with the recruitment of caregivers and facilitate an induction to the role and program.Facilitation of regular team meetings including case discussions and service coordination.
Provide line management of team members including regular supervision, performance development and individual de-briefing as required.Support a trauma informed approach and embed with all caregivers in this area.Work in collaboration with the Practice Lead to prepare and assess new referrals for presentation at Assessment Panel meeting.Responsible for case management and the development and review of client plans with each program participant, assisting and supporting the transition and case management of participants moving in, out and between the different service tiers.Develop strong networks within the local community and actively promote the service.Support the State Manager to monitor and maintain resources within the allocated budget; manage the day to day running, general maintenance, reporting requirements and capital expenditure of the accommodation services within the designated area.Keep and maintain records as required, undertake regular audits and ensure a high standard of reporting and documentation is maintained by team membersYou will have a well-developed understanding of trauma informed care including theoretical perspectives such as loss and grief, attachment, resilience and connectedness, child & adolescent development and the capacity to apply a range of practice responses.
You must have a sound understanding of the challenges involved in service delivery to young people in the homelessness sector and experience in program coordination and leadership of a team to support program delivery.Successful applicants will hold a tertiary qualification in Youth Work, Social Work or Psychology and a minimum of 5 years' experience working with young people in a residential care setting, current & valid first aid & CPR and full un-restricted Drivers Licence.Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.We can offer:Salary: $97,689 to $102,114 + 11.5% superannuationPermanent full-time, working 38 hours per weekSalary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:Novated leasing work related expensesself-education andadditional superannuationA healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programsEmployee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health InsuranceFor enquiries contact Dana Anderson, State Manager Youth Services WA on 055 935 868.Applications close: May 23rd Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on an on-going basis so apply now1 If suitable candidates are identified this advert my close earlyAt St John of God Social Outreach, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
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