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Form of work Churches of Christ, Children, Youth and Families, Forest Lake
Permanent, Full-time Opportunity
Imagine a career at Churches of Christ
Churches of Christ is one of Australia’s largest and most diverse Not-For-Profit organisations. We are proud to support to more than 25,000 Australians through our aged care, foster & kinship care, Youth & Family support, social housing and Christian faith services. Guided by the light of Christ, we’ve been there for thousands of Australians who’ve needed our compassion and care for more than 100 years.
Everything we do at Churches of Christ is guided by our values and we are committed to ensuring our thousands of team members feel valued and supported every day.
We offer a range of employee benefits including:
5 weeks annual leave and the possibility of purchasing more;
Employee Recognition program that recognises staff and their dedication each year;
Employee Discount program through our large network of retail partners (Bupa Health, Medibank, JB Hi-Fi etc);
Opportunities for professional development;
Employee Assistance Program;
Grants (for eligible employees) to assist in formal study.
About the role
Reporting to the Team Leader, you will enjoy advocating and supporting young people engaged in our out of home care service to reach their goals. This varied role entails a mix of directly supporting young people, coaching Youth Workers, stakeholder engagement and administration tasks.
Your day to day responsibilities will include:
Conducting placement processes by receiving, assessing, placing and inducting new residents;
Completing thorough assessments and implementing outcomes including referrals to additional support services;
Developing, scheduling, facilitating, negotiating and recording care plans;
Engaging with residents to support in meeting their daily, short- and long-term goals;
Advocating for residents by coaching and linking with internal and external stakeholders.
Remuneration for this role is $46.72 – $48.83 per hour commensurate with experience.
About you
You are a leader who can coach team members to overcome hurdles and achieve shared goals. With great communication skills, you are capable of liaising comfortably with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
To be suitable for this position, your qualifications for the role will consist of:
A degree in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or related discipline; or considerable experience in the provision of child protection services to young people in care and a willingness to undertake further training;
Demonstrated experience in the provision of care services to young people in a child protection context;
A minimum of P2 Drivers Licence;
Possess or has the ability to obtain a National Police Check, Blue Card (working with children) and a Licensed Care Services (LCS).
Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.
To apply
To apply for this position please click the Apply Button. For further information, please contact Chantelle Eckert on 0408 082 653.
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Applications will be assessed as received
