Residential House Supervisor

at  MacKillop Family Services

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For more information, please contact:
Georgia Weaver at georgia.weaver@mackillop.org.au or on 03 9257 2390

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.
Our Residential Services offers accommodation and support to children and young people who are referred through the Child Protection system. The House Supervisor is responsible to oversee the daily care of clients provided by residential care workers within their allocated residential care unit. The House Supervisor is a part of the Out of Home Care Program and reports to the Residential Care Coordinator.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum Diploma of Community Services (Residential and out of home care), or other similar or relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Proven skills and experience in development of behavioural management programs for children and adolescents with challenging behaviours.
• Ability to participate collaboratively and constructively within teams of peers, staff and other stakeholders, as well as initiative and effective personal judgement when working alone.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the residential care field, particularly within a therapeutic environment