Coordinator (Residential Care - Youth)

About The Role MacKillop's Out of Home Care (OOHC) Division provides residential care, home based care, lead tenant and case management support for young people with high and complex needs, and a therapeutically oriented program for young people in protective placements.
The Residential Care Coordinator is responsible for leading a team of House Supervisors and staff in the provision of high-quality residential care based on a therapeutic and trauma-informed model of care.
The Coordinator is responsible for the leadership, supervision, oversight, and standards of the residential houses, along with overseeing the specific day-to-day operational and administrative requirements.
This is a Permanent Full-Time opportunity based in Geelong, VIC within our Out of Home Care Program. The position reports to the Barwon Area Manager.
Key Selection Criteria Appropriate tertiary qualifications. Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or equivalent, or significant work experience in a relevant field with appropriate related qualificationsDemonstrated experiences in Child Protection, child welfare practice, or a related field.Demonstrated assessment skills and the ability to utilize these in a range of settingsSound professional knowledge and theory base, including a solid understanding of trauma-informed practice.Must Have 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.
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