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. The Residential Care Worker participates in the day-to-day operation of the unit, responding to the young person's emotional and functional needs, developing their personal skills and handling all administrative requirements and household duties. This is a casual opportunity based in Greater Melbourne, VIC within our Two Bed Emergency Response Homes Program. The position reports to the TBER Team Leader.
Key Selection Criteria
* 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.
* Demonstrate 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.
Our Offer
* Generous Salary Packaging (helps increase your take home pay)
* Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training
* Employee Assistance Program – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
You Must Have a
* Valid and current Driver's Licence
* First Aid Certificate with a minimum of 6 months remaining validity
* 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. We value every person's 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.
Contact: Keegan Grant (Keegan.Grant@mackillop.org.au)
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