Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Regional Services Big Rivers - Family Youth and Support
Job title Safe Care House Worker Designation Administrative Officer 4 - RDO
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $75,091 - $85,611 Location Katherine
Position number 43276 RTF Closing 02/11/2025
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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability
by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact
officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE
website.
Primary objective
Provide care, supervision and support to vulnerable young people with complex behaviours under the Safe Care model, within the Big Rivers
Region Division of Department of Children and Families. Participate in planned culturally safe programs including education, activities and services
which enhance, support and encourage young people's positive social development and welfare to support effective reintegration into the
community.
Context statement
The Safe Care House Worker role supports and encourages the social development and improvement of the welfare of young people. The service
delivery incorporates Aboriginal cultural competence and safety in the design and delivery of education, programs, and activities. The service is
operational 24/7 and the role involves working within a rotational shift roster, which includes days, evenings, nights and weekends.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Participate in a 24 hour/7 days per week roster program and actively take part in rostered activities.
2. Apply protocols and procedures in the care and supervision of young people as prescribed, taking a proactive approach in reporting issues and
incidents to prevent harm and enhance planned group and individual needs.
3. Participate in or lead programs to meet treatment and care plan requirements.
4. Ensure feedback and monitoring processes are followed to ensure case management and through care requirements can be met.
5. Support high quality service provision and participate in supervision, performance management and continuing training and professional
development.
6. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high
quality, safe services and workplaces.
7. Participate as a constructive team member and foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary practice and positive, strong role
modelling.
8. Adopt a principled approach and adhere to the Department's values and Code of Conduct at all times.
9. Contribute to quality practice and safety improvement discussions.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable young people with highly complex behaviours, including an understanding of child and
adolescent development, issues with alcohol and drug use, poverty, cultural identity, mental health and disability.
2. In-depth knowledge of the supervision requirements of young people, including treatment and practice protocols and procedures in use within
the team, and when to escalate issues.
3. Knowledge of child and adolescent development models and theories including trauma informed practice and working knowledge of de-
escalation and conflict resolution techniques.
4. Well-developed teamwork, consultative, collaborative skills and experience in the supervision of and providing services to young people.
5. Experience working within standards (Policy and Procedures) service delivery models and regulatory frameworks, as they apply to young
people in care.
6. High level of personal integrity and ethical standards to ensure ability to demonstrate exemplary behaviour reflective of the department's
values and Code of Conduct.
7. Hold completed MAYBO (conflict management and physical intervention) training certificate or possess the ability and willingness to undertake
this training prior to commencement in the role.
Desirable
1. Qualifications in Social Work, Youth Work, Community Services, Case Management or similar.
2. Senior First Aid and Advanced Resuscitation with a minimum of 6 months validity or ability to acquire.
Further information
Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and hold a current Working with Children Clearance.
Successful applicant/s Criminal History Check must be confirmed by fingerprint and name check. A criminal history will not necessarily exclude an
applicant from this position. Applicants must agree to work the rotational shift roster.