Carer Recruitment & Development Worker
Become a part of our commitment to providing the highest quality services and positive outcomes. Excellent salary packaging options available.
Summary about this job
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Company: MacKillop Family Services
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +61-3-3685-7826
Fax: +61-7-9481-8396
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Detail information about job Carer Recruitment & Development Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy
About the role
The Carer Recruitment and Development Worker is a specialist position within MacKillop and plays an instrumental role in the recruitment, training, assessment, development and retention of carers/foster carers within our northern division. The role will ensure compliance with relevant departmental and MacKillop processes and procedures, as well as provide quality training and robust assessments of our carer applicants.
This is an ongoing, part time (0.6EFT, 3 days/week) position. The position will be primarily based in our Footscray office. Some travel is required.
Key responsibilities
- Effective recruitment, development and retention of high quality, trauma informed therapeutic carers (including foster carers, Targeted Care Package (TCP) carers and other forms of care providers).
- Support the development and implementation of a clear strategic plan for carer management (attraction, recruitment, development and retention).
- Ensure clear communication and information processes are in place to support carers.
About you
To be successful in the role you will have:
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Children’s Services, Welfare Services or equivalent.
- High levels of computer literacy – Microsoft Office Suite and databases.
- Demonstrated experience in facilitating training.
- Demonstrated experience in undertaking assessments.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven assessment and report writing skills.
- A sound professional knowledge and theory base particularly in the areas of trauma, attachment and therapeutic care.
- 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.
- Ability to adhere to deadlines and meet performance measures while working under pressure (exceptional organisational and administration skills).
The role offers good work-life balance and a great team environment, as well as the opportunity to join an inspiring, values-driven organisation. Excellent salary packaging benefits are also available.
How to apply
To apply email your resume, completed MacKillop Employment Application form and a cover letter outlining why you wish to be considered for this role to Jasmine Perry at [email protected].
Click the ‘Apply for this Job’ button to be taken to our website for a copy of the position description.
Alternatively, you can visit our Careers page via https://careers.mackillop.org.au/.
Intended start date: ASAP
Applications close: Thursday 2 August 2018