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For more information, please contact
Sarah Zeestraten at sarah.zeestraten@mackillop.org.au

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Assistant House Supervisor is responsible to oversee the daily care of young people provided by residential care workers within their allocated residential care home during times when the House Supervisor is not rostered to work or is not present in the home. The Assistant House Supervisor is a part of the Out of Home Care Program and reports to the House Supervisor, or Residential Care Coordinator in the absence of the House Supervisor.
The Assistant House Supervisor must have demonstrated experience within the residential care field, particularly in a therapeutic environment. As well as Demonstrated ability to support, supervise and lead a team of staff in a residential care environment

To be successful in this role, you 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.
• Relevant Diploma with substantial experience including four (4) additional mandatory competencies (Residential Care Skillset/Top Up Units).
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the residential care field, particularly within a therapeutic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, lead and support a team of residential care workers.
• Proven ability to relate to and work with young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Proven skills and experience in development of behavioural management programs for children and adolescents with challenging behaviours