About Us
DCC Industry Group is dedicated to enriching lives through our key divisions: Youth & Communities, Foster and Kinship Care, Workforce, Allied Health and Disability Services. Our goal is to provide services that empower individuals across all stages of life, supporting their well-being and personal growth in every aspect of their journey.
About The Role
Reporting to the Case Manager, this role focuses on supporting the day-to-day program operations in the organization and supporting youth workers to develop and improve practice and drive positive outcomes for the young people in our care. You will work collegially with the Case Manager to support and implement program structure and consistency, and serve as an effective and creative leader to develop and support a residential program. This position involves providing floor support to young people daily, with one day allocated as an admin day.
Key Responsibilities
Staff and program inductions for all new employees in residential programs
Rostering of staff, ensuring over- and under-utilisation is kept to a minimum
Assist with recruitment and conduct interviews
Develop weekly house planner and activity structures
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all youth workers and the Case Manager in a professional and timely manner
Deliver care, support and guidance to young people in a trauma-informed manner and identify their needs
Uplining client and stakeholder complaints and incidents promptly and in line with organizational requirements to the Case Manager
Complete grocery list and weekly shopping for the program
Support staff through reflective supervision, guidance and strategic long-term goal setting, as well as training and coaching
Compile staff feedback and performance issues to the Case Manager and provide weekly handover
Support multiple programs in the absence of other House Managers
Any other duties as required (e.g., beds/nights)
About You
The ideal candidate is passionate about working with children and young people, is a strong role model, doesn't take things personally, and can help children and young people explore themselves and their culture with good personal and leadership values.
Availability
Must be able to work Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, including occasional on-call duties.
What's On Offer
Set roster – Monday to Friday
No use of a personal vehicle while on shift
Career growth and progression
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Salary between $90,000 to $95,000 per annum plus super
Qualifications / Requirements
Minimum of Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work or Child, Youth and Family Intervention or similar
2+ years' experience in residential youth work with a strong knowledge of Child Protection and Out of Home Care
Strong time management and organisational skills
Current Blue Card and LCS check
Current Open/P2 Australian Driver's License
Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain
Proven experience in mentoring and developing staff
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, or if you have further questions or require more information, please contact @dccgroup.org.au.
We're serious about diversity and cultural inclusivity. Deadly Community Connections is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages people from CALD, LGBTQIA+, women, and First Nations backgrounds to apply.
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