After Hours Support Worker - Team Leader

About the role:

This position is situated within the MacKillop National After-Hours Services Unit which is responsible for providing high-quality residential care that supports the emotional, social and behavioural care needs of vulnerable young people. 

The After Hours Support Worker will contribute to the development of a safe and nurturing environment for young people, assist young people to develop independent living skills, protect and respect the rights of young people, safeguard the wellbeing of young people and report any concerns immediately, support young people to remain connected to the significant people and places in their lives, support young people to access information and experiences which assist them to develop a positive sense of identity, support young people to participate in decision making processes, provide services that are sensitive to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and their families, provide residential care that reflects the organisation’s values, policies and practice frameworks including The Way We Work With Young People, work collaboratively with residential care staff, case workers, service providers and families, undertake ‘Roving’ responsibilities between Residential units within the designated regions, maintain records and documentation as required [including case notes, communication books, incident reports, hazard and near miss reports etc], contribute to the implementation of client participation and feedback processes, ensure that sensitive client information is kept in a secure and confidential manner, comply with the organisation’s administrative and financial management procedures, participate in professional development opportunities as required, participate constructively in supervision and performance appraisals with the Team Leader / Coordinator and Mackillop National After Hours Services Unit.

This is a Permanent opportunity based in Warrnambool, VIC within our After-Hours Program. The position reports to the After-Hours Coordinator.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, the incumbent will have:

• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.
• Experience in youth services or residential care
• Ability to relate to and work with young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Ability to implement behaviour management plans for young people with challenging behaviours
• Experience and understanding of OH&S issues in the workplace
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For a full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page.

For more information, please contact:

Joshua Sue-See at joshua.sue-see@mackillop.org.au

Our offer:

• Generous Salary Packaging - helps increase your take home pay
• SCHADS Award Level 3 dependents on qualification and experience.
• Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training
• Employee Assistance Program – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
• Click HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• 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.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.